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T212 NAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,486 mi
Last recorded163,486 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT212 NAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 163,486 miles

ADVISE, BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING.

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN & CLOSE TO LIMIT.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, offside front indicator bulb becoming white.

ADVISE, offside indicator side repeater becoming white.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Aug 2013 163,486 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ADVISE, BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING.

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN & CLOSE TO LIMIT.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, general corrosion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, offside front indicator bulb becoming white.

ADVISE, offside indicator side repeater becoming white.

ADVISE, rear number plate deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 157,631 miles

ADVISE, both rear brake flexi hoses perishing & cracking.

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, front brake pads starting to wear low.

ADVISE, nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators.

ADVISE, offside front indicator bulb fading.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre wearing to wear indicators.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 154,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 151,657 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 149,220 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 149,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 147,405 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 147,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 144,641 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 144,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 137,877 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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T212 NAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T212 NAC, 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 T212 NAC registered?

T212 NAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T212 NAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T212 NAC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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