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T193 LFH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,565 mi
Last recorded199,565 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT193 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 199,565 miles

coolant level low

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 197,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2017 197,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

oil and coolant levels low

Pass 19 Sep 2016 194,891 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant level low

Fail 15 Sep 2016 194,869 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

coolant level low

Offside Rear fuel breather hose split

Pass 13 Oct 2015 192,599 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 192,598 miles

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

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

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)

offside front tyre pressure low

Pass 17 Oct 2014 190,276 miles

fuel tank filler neck, breather hose cracking

water warning level light on,level ok

Pass 16 Oct 2013 187,708 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low light on display

front exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 187,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low light on display

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 184,730 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 184,730 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 181,132 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,048 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 172,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 168,951 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 168,446 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 164,874 miles

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

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 31 May 2006 160,583 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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T193 LFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T193 LFH, 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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T193 LFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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