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T594 BLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT594 BLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 130,753 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,251 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,209 miles

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

slight cracking rear tyres

surface corrosion brake lines

Pass 8 Oct 2013 110,840 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 107,139 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 103,413 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 103,333 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,038 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 100,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 96,128 miles

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2008 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 64,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2006 48,739 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 48,739 miles

Centre Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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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T594 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 T594 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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What year was T594 BLJ registered?

T594 BLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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