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J4 RNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 88,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 88,871 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Fuel hose deteriorated wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,323 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 82,260 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing, and nearing legal limit, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 71,344 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,266 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 68,266 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 66,411 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 64,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,940 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 59,114 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 59,114 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,985 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,390 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 41,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 36,884 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,651 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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J4 RNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J4 RNH, 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 J4 RNH registered?

J4 RNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is J4 RNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 RNH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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