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T208 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,245 mi
Last recorded139,245 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT208 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 139,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer roll bar bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, small drip from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 139,245 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer roll bar bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, small drip from undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 132,453 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 126,146 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 124,666 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,297 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 121,274 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2018 117,690 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 114,243 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 114,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 110,212 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 106,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 102,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 97,534 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,130 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 85,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 79,185 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,136 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 66,976 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,902 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 53,142 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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T208 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc 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 T208 MLF, 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 T208 MLF registered?

T208 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T208 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T208 MLF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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