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T206 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,575 mi
Last recorded113,575 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2012 113,575 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 113,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,596 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 100,086 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2009 93,290 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 93,290 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 87,556 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 80,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 80,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 15 Apr 2006 74,460 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 74,460 miles

Nearside Front 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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T206 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T206 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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What year was T206 BLJ registered?

T206 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T206 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T206 BLJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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