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T282 JBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,991 mi
Last recorded196,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 196,991 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2017 195,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 193,202 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

offside and nearside front inner tie bar joints slight played

ubder tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 187,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

anti slip rubber brake pedal slightly worn

both rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2014 173,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in screen

nearside rear Tyre has been repair near inner sidewall

Fail 28 Dec 2013 172,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

chips in screen

nearside rear Tyre has been repair near inner sidewall

Fail 17 Nov 2012 159,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 159,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 159,148 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 159,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 149,335 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 137,319 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play o/s steering arm

Fail 31 Oct 2009 137,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight play o/s steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2008 123,294 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 109,784 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 109,571 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 99,865 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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T282 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T282 JBH, 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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T282 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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