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T48 MBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,796 mi
Last recorded122,796 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT48 MBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,796 miles

BAS/ASH Warning light on

N/S/Rear road spring weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S and N/S lower skirts loose

O/S/Rear lens cracked

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Feb 2013 122,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

BAS/ASH Warning light on

N/S/Rear road spring weak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S and N/S lower skirts loose

O/S/Rear lens cracked

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2012 116,036 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,036 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 108,414 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 108,414 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 102,727 miles

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

front and rear reg plates deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 94,899 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 94,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,883 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 86,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 77,228 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 77,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2006 65,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

The front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

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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T48 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T48 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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T48 MBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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