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T214 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,000 mi
Last recorded176,000 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT214 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 176,000 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 162,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 157,224 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe hole (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded, nsr above coil spring, osr and osf wheel arch

nsf outer wheel rim dented

oil leak

osf corner bumper slight protrusion, caused by damage

osr tyre nail and cracks outer wall

undertray

Fail 28 Jun 2016 157,204 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr (3.5.1g)

Front position lamp(s) not working osf (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf and osf upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe hole (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded, nsr above coil spring, osr and osf wheel arch

front registration plate slightly insecure

front wipers streaks

nsf outer wheel rim dented

oil leak

osf corner bumper slight protrusion, caused by damage

osr tyre nail and cracks outer wall

radiator symbol on dash

undertray

Pass 28 Mar 2015 154,014 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 154,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 153,792 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 153,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 149,094 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 149,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Bumper is slightly insecure

NSF Tyre has a cut (No cords exposed)

NSF Wearing on the inside of the tyre's tread

Nail in offside front tyre

OSR Tyre is wearing on the inside of the Tyres Tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 142,774 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advice near side front outer tyre w3all

advice rear wiper blade

chip to off side head light

slight wear/play in steering box. pass and advice.

Fail 16 Jul 2012 142,774 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advice near side front outer tyre w3all

advice rear wiper blade

chip to off side head light

slight wear/play in steering box. pass and advice.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 134,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 124,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r/ tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,906 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 112,812 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 112,812 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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T214 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 T214 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 T214 MLF registered?

T214 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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