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T130 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,722 mi
Last recorded248,722 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2016 248,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s+o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. n/s+o/s (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicators missing repeator lens (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s+o/s (6.1.A.1)

exhaust heat shield loose

noine when rear wheels rotated

Pass 14 Oct 2015 232,316 miles

exhaust rusted. n/s front coil spring mounting rusted. rust in brake pipes and underbody.

suspect rust in concealed brake pipes.

Fail 6 Oct 2015 232,316 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust rusted. n/s front coil spring mounting rusted. rust in brake pipes and underbody.

suspect rust in concealed brake pipes.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 212,667 miles

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

some imbalance front brakes (o/s slow)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 195,284 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 195,284 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 177,245 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 159,099 miles

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

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

some lift in o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 13 Oct 2010 143,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 143,788 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,220 miles

slight play in n/s steering ilder

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,833 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 108,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,138 miles

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Oct 2006 94,000 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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T130 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T130 BDP, 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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T130 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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