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T301 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,053 mi
Last recorded156,053 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT301 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 156,053 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 156,053 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 143,481 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 143,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 134,226 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges.

rear differential leaking.

steering damper is damp.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 125,514 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 125,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 116,087 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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T301 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T301 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 T301 MLE registered?

T301 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T301 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T301 MLE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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