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T431 BOJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

213,651 mi
Last recorded213,651 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 BOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 213,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 213,581 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 198,585 miles

crack in windscreen

o/s windscreen washer jet not working

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,313 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen

o/s windscreen washer not working

Fail 16 Feb 2019 174,204 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

crack in windscreen

o/s windscreen washer not working

Pass 16 Feb 2018 151,008 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

o/s washer jet not working

Fail 16 Feb 2018 151,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

crack in windscreen

o/s washer jet not working

Pass 15 Feb 2017 126,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 103,486 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,513 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Feb 2015 77,047 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Feb 2014 60,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 60,966 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,561 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn unevenly on outer edge (secondary tread)

outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect outer sills covered by trim

Fail 6 Feb 2012 48,390 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to inspect outer sills covered by trim

Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,284 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 43,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

inspected rear brake pads best as possible

Pass 12 Feb 2010 41,564 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 41,564 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 40,033 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 40,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,954 miles

Nearside Front 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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T431 BOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T431 BOJ, 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 T431 BOJ registered?

T431 BOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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