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T899 JVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

151,136 mi
Last recorded151,136 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT899 JVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 151,136 miles

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

Offside Rear flexi hose next to fuel filler neck crack

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four shock absorber corrode

Fail 20 Dec 2021 151,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking fuel filter hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear flexi hose next to fuel filler neck crack

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four shock absorber corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2020 148,523 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 144,958 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 144,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 141,399 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both near tank area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 141,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi over the tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear hole in floor

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear hole in the floor

Pass 2 Feb 2017 136,416 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside - outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside- to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak slight misting of oil - on differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 136,416 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front and both sides rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front Body has slight corrosion nearside and offside - outer wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion lower door (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside- to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Oil leak slight misting of oil - on differential ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 130,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 130,486 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,855 miles

n/s/ headlamp holed and condensated

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Jan 2014 118,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jan 2013 109,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 109,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 103,295 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 89,153 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 71,137 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,137 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,535 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 64,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 57,807 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,843 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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T899 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T899 JVX, 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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T899 JVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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