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T245 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT245 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2020 64,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring support cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,548 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 63,547 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect fuel cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 59,438 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 56,765 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 56,765 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour except nsf (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 47,020 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,803 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake hoses slightly perished and cracked

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2012 38,078 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,387 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 36,384 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 32,773 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 32,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 26,920 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 29,609 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,584 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,442 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 19,535 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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T245 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T245 MLD, 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 T245 MLD registered?

T245 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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