MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Boot lid will not stay in the open position
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside door mirror glass is cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside headlamp glass is cracked, not affecting beam pattern
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T311 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 T311 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 T311 BLJ registered?
T311 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1999.
Is T311 BLJ safe to buy?
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