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C5 WJB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,375 mi
Last recorded112,375 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 WJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 112,375 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 112,372 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 112,002 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 112,001 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 111,420 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 110,037 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 110,035 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 109,291 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing

Nearside headlight condensed up

Offside Front brake disc red in colour

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

both front shocker lower bushes splitting

chip in windscreen

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Feb 2021 107,882 miles

both front shocker lower bushes splitting

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Feb 2021 107,882 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

both front shocker lower bushes splitting

front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 107,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front shockers corroding

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

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

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

slight weep on rear diff

wiper poor

Pass 15 Feb 2018 102,776 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 100,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 96,707 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 91,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,764 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,689 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 87,689 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 83,008 miles

chip in windscreen

front exhaust bolts corroded

side repeaters starting to show white light

slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight leak on diff

Pass 1 Feb 2012 77,121 miles

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f and o/s/r indicators show white light

slightly corroded brake pipe to n/s/r flexible hose

Pass 4 Feb 2011 68,566 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2.00mm

o/s/r and n/s/f indicators showing white light

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,846 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,888 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 48,888 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2007 39,519 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,851 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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C5 WJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C5 WJB, 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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What year was C5 WJB registered?

C5 WJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is C5 WJB safe to buy?

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