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J8 TFH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,429 mi
Last recorded101,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 TFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,429 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

Fail 17 Jan 2022 101,429 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split/damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,923 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively aux belt cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,095 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 97,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pads around 75% worn

Pass 5 Jun 2019 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on inner and outer tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracks over tread

Offside Front Tyre cracked over tread

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracks over tread

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on outer tread

both rear tyres & o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edges

n/s & o/s side sills rusted at rear end

Fail 20 Mar 2018 86,156 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front tyre low on outer tread

n/s & o/s side sills rusted at rear end & getting weak

o/s/f tyre & both rear tyres cracking on outer edges of tread

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,554 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 75,766 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,605 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 74,017 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 72,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,835 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,793 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 69,598 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,321 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 65,059 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 65,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 62,335 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,723 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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J8 TFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 J8 TFH, 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 J8 TFH registered?

J8 TFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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The MOT history for J8 TFH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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