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T147 OKL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,325 mi
Last recorded121,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT147 OKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 121,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 119,551 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 May 2017 117,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 May 2016 112,646 miles

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)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 112,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

General suspension components slightly corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 112,066 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,204 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 107,948 miles

SRS light on

Pass 25 Feb 2011 106,507 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 83,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 77,728 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,536 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 70,536 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread depth and puncture

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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T147 OKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T147 OKL, 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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T147 OKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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