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B22 TAN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,689 mi
Last recorded104,689 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB22 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 104,689 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 104,042 miles

Offside Front Jacking point area is covered with plastic however are able to see small area - area has slight corrosion . Unable to carry out full inspection due to cover

Pass 26 Feb 2024 103,083 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 102,407 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 102,098 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 101,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,311 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 99,634 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 99,634 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,059 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,981 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 78,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2010 63,005 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,005 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 59,076 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 49,087 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 May 2006 44,394 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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B22 TAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B22 TAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B22 TAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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