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T270 NLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,158 mi
Last recorded131,158 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT270 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,158 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Nov 2015 131,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

brake pedal anti slip worn

spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front bumper insecure

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to areas of underbody

Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,323 miles

offside front bumper insecure

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 100,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

all rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front bumper insecure

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,533 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake pipes corroded

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Aug 2011 89,028 miles

Front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Play in both front suspension lower swivels (Minimal on offside,maximum permissable on nearside)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 80,461 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 69,952 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 44,228 miles

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Fail 25 Jul 2007 44,228 miles

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

All tyres perished on outer walls

Free play in the steering box when on lock

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 40,002 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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T270 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T270 NLF, 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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T270 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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