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N16 BAT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 BAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,952 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 109,668 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 109,497 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 108,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear handbrake reading slightly low

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front & rear exhaust brackets broken

Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,460 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 106,152 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 106,016 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 106,016 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,852 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 105,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 116,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 105,490 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 103,772 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,813 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,813 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 100,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 99,890 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 93,589 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 84,915 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N16 BAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N16 BAT, 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 N16 BAT registered?

N16 BAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is N16 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 BAT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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