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T885 NJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,175 mi
Last recorded41,175 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 NJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 41,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 21,231 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 12,012 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 9,679 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 9,434 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 8,890 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,543 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wall wearing with age

Offside Rear tyre wall wearing with age

Fail 29 Apr 2017 8,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall wearing with age

Offside Rear tyre wall wearing with age

Pass 27 Apr 2016 8,170 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 7,809 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 7,808 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,412 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,966 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 6,552 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 6,137 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 5,818 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 5,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 5,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 4,704 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 4,704 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 4,297 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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T885 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T885 NJN, 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 T885 NJN registered?

T885 NJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T885 NJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T885 NJN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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