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T35 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,421 mi
Last recorded117,421 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT35 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 117,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 117,269 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 115,868 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 114,171 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 114,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 112,199 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,779 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 109,779 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,053 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 109,053 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 106,333 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 103,426 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 99,841 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 99,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 95,912 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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T35 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T35 MBJ, 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 T35 MBJ registered?

T35 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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