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T298 JBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

150,954 mi
Last recorded150,954 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT298 JBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 150,954 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 146,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 142,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 139,162 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,758 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 132,163 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,608 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in steering joints

Fail 8 Feb 2019 124,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight play in steering joints

Pass 31 Jan 2018 116,267 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edges

slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Feb 2017 107,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 107,199 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front ind bulbs faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,978 miles

front brakes worn

rear pads very worn/ on limit

slight play in front bearings

some play in steering joints

Pass 10 Feb 2015 88,922 miles

both rear tyres nearing wear bars

rear pads worn but ok at present

Pass 10 Feb 2014 77,388 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,027 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 49,361 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 46,453 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 42,262 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,120 miles

o/s washer jet poor effort

steering damper slight oil leak

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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T298 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T298 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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What year was T298 JBH registered?

T298 JBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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