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T144 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,333 mi
Last recorded97,333 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT144 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 97,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 95,431 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,200 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear tyre starting t crack

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 91,444 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,101 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 88,102 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 84,868 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 84,868 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,941 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,967 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,918 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,166 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,995 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 49,989 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,322 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,661 miles

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

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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T144 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T144 SPB, 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 T144 SPB registered?

T144 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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