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T156 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 66,458 miles

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

Various suspensiuon component and chassis corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2023 66,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Various suspensiuon component and chassis corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2020 64,429 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 61,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2019 61,374 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2018 59,732 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

various brake pipes greased

windscreen de-laminating

Fail 23 Aug 2017 58,375 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion on under-side of vehicle

various brake pipes greased

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 30 Aug 2016 50,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer wall also perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also outer wall perished (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement borh sides but no movement detected (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 42,694 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 42,547 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 42,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/R tyre cracks in side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R tyre cracks in side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,197 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 39,197 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 37,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,299 miles

front tyres perishing but ok at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2009 27,897 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 25,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 21,536 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Jun 2005 19,657 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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T156 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T156 MBJ, 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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T156 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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