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T304 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,029 mi
Last recorded77,029 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 77,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,821 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres in the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 76,079 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 75,084 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 74,183 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 69,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,716 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2017 67,715 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 66,069 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 59,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 55,172 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,194 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight movement in steering

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,393 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,851 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 46,851 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T304 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 T304 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 T304 MLD registered?

T304 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T304 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T304 MLD shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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