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T798 LJW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,434 mi
Last recorded103,434 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 LJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,434 miles

Front Slight play in front hubs both

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 98,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust bracket broken

slight play o/s/f hub and n/s/f steering rack end

steering damper slight leak

Pass 13 Jan 2020 94,543 miles

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

slight leak steering damper..play in n/s/f hub..exhaust deterioration..

Pass 15 Jan 2019 89,503 miles

play in front hubs

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,991 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but still supported

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

Front slight play in hubs ( both )

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner also cracks in tread

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 74,959 miles

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

rear tyres cracks in tread..

Fail 16 Jan 2017 74,959 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres cracks in tread..

Pass 16 Jan 2016 70,554 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 70,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel pipe excessively damaged tank vent (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,356 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,856 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 58,687 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,064 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,115 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 51,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,499 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2009 47,485 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 46,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 45,799 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,247 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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T798 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 T798 LJW, 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 T798 LJW registered?

T798 LJW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T798 LJW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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