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T859 LJA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,308 mi
Last recorded136,308 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,308 miles

Corrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.

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

Slight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides.

Slight play in steering idler nearside.

Fail 1 Feb 2022 136,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to rear of floorpan both sides.

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

Slight play in inner track rod ball joints both sides.

Slight play in steering idler nearside.

hole in nearside reverse light lens

Pass 15 Feb 2021 130,523 miles

Corrosion to rear of floorpan nearside.

Nearside reverse lamp lens damaged.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering track rod ball joints both sides.

slight play in steering idler nearside.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 123,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear of nearside floorpan.

Fail 17 Feb 2020 123,644 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear of nearside floorpan.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 122,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 122,573 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and centre sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor-both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))

Valve stem seriously misaligned All four (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 121,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust centre hanger broken but still supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 121,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Cover missing offside indicator repeater.

Exhaust centre hanger broken but still supported

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 120,556 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 117,332 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 116,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 116,164 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 112,904 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 109,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 106,572 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 104,313 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 104,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre cracking on inner edge but not showing cords.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 101,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 99,621 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

exhaust front bracket corroded

front & rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2008 90,144 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plate delaminated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,940 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 73,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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T859 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T859 LJA, 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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T859 LJA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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