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T49 JWL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

115,638 mi
Last recorded115,638 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 JWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 115,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 94,945 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 94,945 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 82,665 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2017 82,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 73,450 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,771 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,753 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,690 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,690 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 65,509 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 56,830 miles

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Sep 2008 56,830 miles

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

n/s/r tyre pressure low

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,773 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,773 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,688 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 48,504 miles

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

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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T49 JWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 T49 JWL, 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 T49 JWL registered?

T49 JWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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