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T256 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,612 mi
Last recorded88,612 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,991 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint BOTH SIDE (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,095 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 77,070 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 70,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 70,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 62,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Aug 2011 52,467 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 41,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,752 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 33,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 30,065 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 25,530 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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T256 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T256 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 T256 NLD registered?

T256 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T256 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 NLD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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