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T214 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,239 mi
Last recorded110,239 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover area, investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Fail 21 Jan 2022 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside rocker cover area, investigation needed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion to sills and suspension components

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,625 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 107,827 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,397 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 102,507 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 102,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 100,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,576 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner & outer (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2015 94,408 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,792 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorating.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 90,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorating.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 84,419 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre cut on tred not to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2011 82,271 miles

Advise front tyres worn on extream edges.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 80,025 miles

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

left rear lower arm rose joint has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2009 76,716 miles

Advise right rear door will not open from outside.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 74,162 miles

Advise right front tyre valve starting to perish.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 70,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 64,877 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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T214 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T214 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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T214 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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