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T186 BLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

167,066 mi
Last recorded167,066 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 BLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 167,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 164,508 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 164,508 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 156,630 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside tie rod inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 151,683 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 151,678 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor central area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, front area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind by hand from rear wheel

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 147,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch and offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Slight bind by hand from offside rear wheel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 137,059 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 128,165 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvas exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear leading to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 122,046 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 113,971 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

under trays and covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,356 miles

Offside mirror poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,610 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 90,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,740 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,592 miles

ENGINE UPPER AND LOWER COVERS FITTED. OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,352 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre scuffed on inner sidewall

Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,115 miles

Near side rear tyre badly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 38,789 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,169 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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T186 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 T186 BLR, 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 T186 BLR registered?

T186 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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