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T12 PLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,882 mi
Last recorded97,882 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 PLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,882 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 97,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 94,675 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 91,732 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,540 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 86,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,210 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,857 miles

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

Offside front tyre is worn on edges, old and cracked, also close to legal limit.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,035 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre is worn, close to legal limit, also worn and cracked on the outer sidewall.

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 75,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 75,089 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 71,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 67,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Fail 9 Aug 2010 67,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disc slightly pitted

offside rear disc slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,753 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 59,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 59,182 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 55,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 50,666 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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T12 PLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T12 PLM, 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 T12 PLM registered?

T12 PLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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