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T227 LNB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,596 mi
Last recorded115,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT227 LNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,596 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 115,596 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 108,189 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 130,991 miles

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 130,985 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 99,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 94,192 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 89,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,361 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,896 miles

slight play in both the front wheels

Fail 29 Jun 2010 80,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

auto gearbox pipes/hoses damp

plastic trims on outer sills and engine covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 29 Jun 2010 80,446 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

auto gearbox pipes/hoses damp

plastic trims on outer sills and engine covers fitted limited view of components

Pass 27 Jun 2009 73,773 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 73,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 69,521 miles

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

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

rear bumper missing

Pass 21 May 2007 63,520 miles

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

brake warning light on

slight movement in steering

Pass 15 Jun 2006 57,177 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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T227 LNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T227 LNB, 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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T227 LNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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