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T206 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,012 mi
Last recorded130,012 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 130,012 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,205 miles

Offside Rear floor pan slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2023 115,303 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear susspention arms corroded

underside has light surface corrotion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 106,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 93,507 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

non standard locking fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 83,828 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Temporary locking fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,226 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 55,079 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 43,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 34,304 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 34,304 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 30,915 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 26,354 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 26,354 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 23,118 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 19,708 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,557 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,589 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 11,445 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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T206 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T206 MLD, 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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T206 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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