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J9 JMT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

35,206 mi
Last recorded35,206 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 JMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 35,206 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 35,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 34,940 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,479 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 33,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 32,691 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 31,807 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,154 miles

oil leak from rear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 29,222 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,100 miles

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 18 Aug 2011 26,852 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 26,851 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 24,321 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 23,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,461 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,668 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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J9 JMT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 J9 JMT, 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 J9 JMT registered?

J9 JMT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is J9 JMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 JMT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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