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T371 JTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,874 mi
Last recorded116,874 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 JTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 114,205 miles

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

Some testable items obscured by coverings

Pass 24 Nov 2022 113,322 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 99,906 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 98,751 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,573 miles

slight play in steering drag link

Pass 16 Oct 2014 92,545 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 88,329 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 88,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,157 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 Nov 2011 73,411 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 73,411 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,883 miles

slight play in drag link

Pass 3 Nov 2009 55,340 miles

slight play in near side drag link

Pass 14 Oct 2008 45,667 miles

slight lift in near side lower ball joint

slight play in near side drag link

Pass 2 Nov 2007 36,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,646 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 44,646 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T371 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T371 JTR, 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 T371 JTR registered?

T371 JTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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