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J5 KLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,955 mi
Last recorded92,955 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 KLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,955 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,084 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 90,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,722 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,094 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 75,804 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 15 May 2014 66,316 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 49,303 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2011 40,037 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 30,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,625 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 25,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S FRONT & N/S REAR TYRE-WALLS CRACKING-UP & ALIGNMENT NEEDED DUE TO FEATHERING. Thanx.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 23,991 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,582 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,608 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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J5 KLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J5 KLH, 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 J5 KLH registered?

J5 KLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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