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T311 LBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,184 mi
Last recorded139,184 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT311 LBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 139,184 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 139,184 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 137,073 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear And Offside Front Tyre Cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ***ADVISED TO GET LOOKED AT IMMEDIATELY*** ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside And Offside, Inner And Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 135,417 miles

All Flexi Brake Hoses Perished

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,679 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 132,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 128,700 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 127,159 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre wiper blade smearing the windscreen

Fail 23 Jan 2015 127,159 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre wiper blade smearing the windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2014 126,239 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 125,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,952 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 120,643 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 118,659 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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T311 LBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T311 LBJ, 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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T311 LBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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