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T297 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,080 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 106,982 miles

advise full brake check in 4 to 6 months

Pass 17 Dec 2013 103,888 miles

child seat fitted poorly and incorrect

Pass 12 Oct 2012 97,723 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 93,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 92,587 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 91,955 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 83,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 76,145 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,846 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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T297 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T297 NLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T297 NLD registered?

T297 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T297 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T297 NLD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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