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T420 JNY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (22 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,460 mi
Last recorded90,460 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT420 JNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2026 90,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 84,459 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 80,326 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 78,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 74,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 70,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 68,884 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 66,398 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,927 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,951 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,916 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 55,468 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 51,482 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,660 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,606 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 46,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 42,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,702 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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T420 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T420 JNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T420 JNY?

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What year was T420 JNY registered?

T420 JNY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T420 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T420 JNY shows 22 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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