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J111 JEP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 JEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 144,010 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2017 144,008 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as gouge in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front radiator support bracket corroded & missing at lower support

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 136,180 miles

slight play at steering

Pass 2 Mar 2015 129,862 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 129,813 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 127,070 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 122,917 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 118,427 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 118,419 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 109,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,668 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wiper poor

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Fail 11 Mar 2010 103,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust mounting corroded excessively

front wiper poor

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

unable to see rear coil spring bases

Pass 5 Mar 2009 96,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 87,356 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 79,393 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 79,392 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 73,575 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

movement in steering when on full lock

steering damper fluid apparent

Pass 22 Mar 2006 73,575 miles

movement in steering when on full lock

steering damper fluid apparent

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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J111 JEP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J111 JEP, 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 J111 JEP registered?

J111 JEP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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