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T282 LAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 LAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,296 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,060 miles

*** strong advise *** offside rear tyre wearing low very close to legal limits 195/65/15

nearside front hub cap missing

nearside front indicator discolouring

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

offside front shock leaking

offside mirror deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,028 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside rear wheel rim damage

Steering arm & hub play from front both sides

Tracking recommended

Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,028 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear wheel rim damage

Steering arm & hub play from front both sides

Tracking recommended

Pass 27 Oct 2007 52,468 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges and near limit.

front prop dougnut split and has play.

miss fire poss coil or leads.

nail in tread of n/s/r tyre repairable.

rear diff damp front input shaft sill.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 50,172 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 44,291 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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T282 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T282 LAR, 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 T282 LAR registered?

T282 LAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T282 LAR safe to buy?

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