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T299 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 126,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 120,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 120,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,533 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN INNER EDGES

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 112,906 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 108,734 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 102,797 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,347 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,457 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 86,457 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear brake hoses cracked, o.s.f. lower swivel play on makers limit, nails - n.s.f. & o.s.r.tyres,cracks s/walls.

Pass 17 May 2006 77,545 miles

front brake pads look very low and im unable to see inner pads.

indicators going white.

rear brake balance poor (vehicle been stood ?)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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T299 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T299 MLE, 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 T299 MLE registered?

T299 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T299 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T299 MLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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