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T262 CLR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,969 mi
Last recorded93,969 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 CLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,969 miles

Front both side wing rusty

Rear both side wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2019 90,792 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

near side/offside front wing slight corrosion on

Pass 1 Nov 2018 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 87,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 84,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,350 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 74,062 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

lower centre steering damper has slight leak

n/s body damage

nsf tyre wearing around edges and outer wall has a cut 195 65 15 event

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

osf tyre wearing around edges and outer wall has a cut 195 65 15 event

suspect slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2014 68,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

lower centre steering damper has slight leak

n/s body damage

nsf tyre wearing around edges and outer wall has a cut 195 65 15 event

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

osf tyre wearing around edges and outer wall has a cut 195 65 15 event

suspect slight play in nsf and osf wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jul 2013 63,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 63,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,964 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,040 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 48,302 miles

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake disc worn

rear brake disc worn

Fail 23 Jun 2009 34,748 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,748 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 25,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2007 20,800 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,088 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 12,098 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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T262 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T262 CLR, 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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T262 CLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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