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JJZ 5336

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

187,362 mi
Last recorded187,362 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 5336
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 187,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2019 187,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 178,701 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 171,453 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 167,202 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 161,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 156,327 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet pull broken but bonnet still opens

brake pedal rubber wearing

n/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

rear coil springs slight corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,568 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 145,174 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 138,743 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 132,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 127,143 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 121,070 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 115,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 106,559 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 102,195 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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JJZ 5336 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JJZ 5336, 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 JJZ 5336 registered?

JJZ 5336 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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The MOT history for JJZ 5336 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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