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J70 HFG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,151 mi
Last recorded85,151 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 HFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 85,151 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 85,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 83,068 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering linkage

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 78,486 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,139 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 74,498 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,584 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 72,234 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 70,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,255 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,069 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 59,944 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,421 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 48,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,257 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 39,225 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 30,683 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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J70 HFG 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 J70 HFG, 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 J70 HFG registered?

J70 HFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J70 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J70 HFG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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