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T269 LAF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,951 mi
Last recorded94,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT269 LAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 94,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2020 94,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,870 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 91,870 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 85,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,500 miles

all springs corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 78,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all springs corroded

front tyres cracking 195/65/15

Pass 18 Feb 2015 73,149 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 66,403 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion around rear subframe mounts

o/s/r driveshaft oil seal leaking

Fail 11 Apr 2013 65,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy surface corrosion around rear subframe mounts

o/s/r driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Apr 2012 63,342 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 12 Apr 2012 63,342 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,027 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,929 miles

rear diff offside oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2010 58,929 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

rear diff offside oil seal leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,338 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 55,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,549 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 42,805 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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T269 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 T269 LAF, 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 T269 LAF registered?

T269 LAF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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