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T203 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,553 mi
Last recorded97,553 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT203 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2022 97,553 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 97,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,677 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 96,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 95,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 95,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 30 Mar 2016 95,157 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil level low prior to start of test

front amber indicator repeater lamps faded

front number plate damaged

nearside front side lamp bulb becoming dim

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside front side lamp bulb becoming dim

oil residue adjacent to nearside front of engine

over sill covers fitted, obscuring view to outer sill panels

rear number plate deteriorated

under body covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

under bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,157 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine oil level low prior to start of test

front amber indicator repeater lamps faded

front number plate damaged

nearside front side lamp bulb becoming dim

nearside number plate lamp dim

offside front side lamp bulb becoming dim

oil residue adjacent to nearside front of engine

over sill covers fitted, obscuring view to outer sill panels

rear number plate deteriorated

under body covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

under bonnet covers fitted, obscuring view to some components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 94,530 miles

Boot lid damaged nearside rear.

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

Fluid residue on the number two cylinder fuel injector.

Lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the nearside rear.

Lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the offside rear.

Offside and nearside front indicator repeater lamp bulbs are faded.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of body.

Outer track rod ball joint dust covers are deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.

Rear wing damaged nearside rear.

Some L.E.D 's are not functioning on the centre rear brake light.

Sound insulation panel inscure under bonnet.

Tyre treads are worn on the nearside and offside rear.

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,530 miles

Boot lid damaged nearside rear.

Fluid residue on the number two cylinder fuel injector.

Lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the nearside rear.

Lower track control arm rear bush deteriorated on the offside rear.

Offside and nearside front indicator repeater lamp bulbs are faded.

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring the view of body.

Outer track rod ball joint dust covers are deteriorated on the offside and nearside front.

Rear wing damaged nearside rear.

Some L.E.D 's are not functioning on the centre rear brake light.

Sound insulation panel inscure under bonnet.

Tyre treads are worn on the nearside and offside rear.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills, obscuring inspection

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

tread on all tyres generally worn and approaching manufacturer's wear limit

under bonnet insulation insecure

wiper blade beginning to deteriorate

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers fitted to outer sills, obscuring inspection

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer tread

tread on all tyres generally worn and approaching manufacturer's wear limit

under bonnet insulation insecure

wiper blade beginning to deteriorate

Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,407 miles

Crack at front number plate.

Crack at n.s rear lamp lens.

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,039 miles

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

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)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 88,039 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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 25 Mar 2011 84,006 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,385 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 72,077 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,390 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 67,839 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2008 67,839 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 64,549 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,038 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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T203 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T203 BLJ, 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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T203 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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