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T282 LLS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,139 mi
Last recorded108,139 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT282 LLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 May 2014 108,139 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

front wiper blade torn

n/s door mirror damaged/insecure

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f play at steering idler

engine overheating during mot test

n/s/r tyre worn close to wearbands

o/s,n/s body/wheel arches corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/f wing/bumper damaged

o/s/f,n/s/f play at wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads geting low

Pass 8 May 2013 97,440 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 97,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 82,469 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 81,675 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,517 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 80,517 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 76,969 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 76,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,987 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 69,987 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T282 LLS, 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 LLS registered?

T282 LLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T282 LLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T282 LLS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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