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T58 JAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,402 mi
Last recorded151,402 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT58 JAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 151,402 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Jul 2021 146,082 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced top coil spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 144,458 miles

age cracks in o/s/f tyre

all brakepipes heavily greased

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

both number plates slightly poor

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to legal limits

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s windscreen damaged

various underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Aug 2019 144,458 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

age cracks in o/s/f tyre

all brakepipes heavily greased

all coil springs corroded

all shocker casings corroded

both number plates slightly poor

both rear and n/s/f tyres close to legal limits

engine covers and undertrays fitted

n/s windscreen damaged

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 141,149 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,179 miles

Undertrays fitted

All coil springs corroded

All shocker casings corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Crack in n/s windscreen

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs rust lips

Play in o/s inner rack arm

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear number plate slightly poor

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inside edge

Both rear tyres tread very low

Fail 2 Aug 2017 138,179 miles

All coil springs corroded

All shocker casings corroded

Both front brake pipes corroded

Crack in n/s windscreen

Engine covers fitted

Front brake discs rust lips

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

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

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

Play in o/s inner rack arm

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear number plate slightly poor

Undertrays fitted

o/s/r brake disc corroded on inside edge

Both rear tyres tread very low

Pass 16 Jul 2016 135,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,637 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 130,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 130,923 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 127,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,460 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 110,750 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,027 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 94,614 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 87,524 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 80,984 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 73,526 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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T58 JAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T58 JAJ, 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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T58 JAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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