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T293 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,984 mi
Last recorded67,984 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 67,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,118 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 43,798 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 43,798 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 40,657 miles

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 13 May 2008 38,172 miles

unable to fully inspect sills due to covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 36,202 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,095 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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T293 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T293 MLD, 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 T293 MLD registered?

T293 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T293 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T293 MLD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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