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T254 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,678 mi
Last recorded178,678 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 178,678 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 178,020 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 160,652 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Diff n/s output shaft leaking

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear low hand brake performance (80KG)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 160,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Diff n/s output shaft leaking

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear low hand brake performance (80KG)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 145,693 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 145,693 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 130,382 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 130,382 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 112,781 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 May 2015 96,224 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 84,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 7,114 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2011 56,674 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 33,011 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,961 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 27,360 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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T254 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T254 NLD, 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 T254 NLD registered?

T254 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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