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JLZ 8813

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

124,142 mi
Last recorded124,142 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLZ 8813
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 124,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 124,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 122,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside front wings corroded.

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 122,540 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front wings corroded.

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2022 122,380 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 122,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,231 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 119,695 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,251 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 117,251 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 112,265 miles

wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jan 2018 112,264 miles

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

wheel arch areas starting to corrode

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Jan 2017 105,598 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,713 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 91,505 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 85,989 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 80,647 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,244 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 70,296 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,596 miles

bothside front discs ,are getting thin.

nearside front indicator ,little pale .

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,088 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,238 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 51,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JLZ 8813 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 JLZ 8813, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLZ 8813 registered?

JLZ 8813 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is JLZ 8813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JLZ 8813 shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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