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T243 LOA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,980 mi
Last recorded84,980 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 LOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,980 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

centre prop bearing weak

Pass 13 May 2025 83,925 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 8 May 2025 83,916 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 10 May 2024 82,334 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 80,492 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 78,414 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 May 2022 78,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 75,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

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

Slight play in steering box

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 72,026 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,448 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 69,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 35,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise perishing on both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,995 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 64,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,814 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,422 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,901 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 62,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 61,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,067 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 58,530 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 49,174 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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T243 LOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T243 LOA, 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 T243 LOA registered?

T243 LOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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