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T578 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

91,939 mi
Last recorded91,939 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT578 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 91,939 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 86,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 74,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering damper wet

Pass 4 Jul 2022 73,581 miles

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

steering idler/damper wet

Fail 4 Jul 2022 73,581 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

steering idler/damper wet

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,231 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 67,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 66,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,939 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,343 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 60,355 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,812 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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 53,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 49,834 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,172 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 42,833 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 39,548 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,321 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Jun 2006 31,066 miles

front brake pads wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2005 26,314 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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T578 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 T578 BLJ, 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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T578 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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