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T558 JJF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT558 JJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,238 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 88,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,111 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides. (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 84,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,200 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 75,436 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 71,335 miles

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,934 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 56,576 miles

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

Vehicle has High Intensity Discharge kit fitted to headlamps wich should only be fitted to clear lense headlamps and should be self leveling. Other wise they are not for road use.

Fail 13 Apr 2010 56,570 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Vehicle has High Intensity Discharge kit fitted to headlamps wich should only be fitted to clear lense headlamps and should be self leveling. Other wise they are not for road use.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 49,728 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 33,610 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,350 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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T558 JJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 T558 JJF, 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 T558 JJF registered?

T558 JJF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T558 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T558 JJF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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