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M829 BJC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,713 mi
Last recorded46,713 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 BJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 46,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 46,672 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened Spring top cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 44,205 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,915 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 40,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,225 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 36,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 33,711 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 31,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 29,904 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 29,147 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,306 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,320 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 26,575 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,679 miles

slight dampness to steering damper

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,490 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,132 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,674 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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M829 BJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 M829 BJC, 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 M829 BJC registered?

M829 BJC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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