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T8 JML

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,505 mi
Last recorded49,505 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 JML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 49,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2025 46,543 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 43,716 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 41,303 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 41,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195\65\15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 39,511 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 37,320 miles

Front Downpipe Rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2020 35,791 miles

areas of exhaust pipework rusty

n/s/f tyre starting to get low on edge 195/65/15h

unable to see full condition of front or rear pads

Pass 2 Oct 2019 35,255 miles

intermittent fault with o/s/f side light

unable to see full condition of front or rear brake pads

Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,411 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Diff oil leak from seal area.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65x15 v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 32,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 31,084 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 29,052 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,298 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 24,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 22,448 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,962 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,169 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 17,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 17,094 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,649 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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T8 JML is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T8 JML, 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 T8 JML registered?

T8 JML is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T8 JML shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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