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T154 BJM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,977 mi
Last recorded197,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT154 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 197,977 miles

front tyres worn on edge.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 193,320 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2012 193,320 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2011 189,895 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 189,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 181,214 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 181,214 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 26 Jun 2009 169,017 miles

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

front wiper blade catches windscreen surround

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2009 169,017 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front wiper blade catches windscreen surround

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2008 149,321 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 149,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 103,892 miles

n/s/washer jet performance poor

rear registration plate slightly discoloured

Pass 8 Jul 2005 81,446 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on outer edges, †nearside front is down to legal limit.

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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T154 BJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T154 BJM, 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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T154 BJM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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