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J900 MAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,013 mi
Last recorded153,013 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 MAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2024 153,013 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 152,908 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody and suspension heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 152,908 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all underbody and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,819 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

under body heavily corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 152,817 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

under body heavily corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 152,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 152,376 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 152,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 151,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 149,789 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 149,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,636 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 143,401 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 141,703 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 138,239 miles

fuel injector blowing

all tyers starting to crack

Pass 3 Dec 2010 134,716 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 134,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 131,760 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 127,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 12 Dec 2008 127,713 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r and n/s/r inner drive shaft boots split

Pass 29 Mar 2007 121,981 miles

BIG COOLANT LEAK FROM HEATER BOOSTER UNIT /AND OR FEED PIPES (OSF)

NSR INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN

OSR INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPLIT OPEN

Pass 28 Mar 2006 115,411 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 115,411 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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J900 MAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J900 MAW, 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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J900 MAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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