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T343 NLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 NLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2023 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f - n/s/r - o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet inop

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 72,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF,OSR,NSF,NSR (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 72,221 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF,NSF,NSR,OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 69,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears,begining to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner sill corroding, slight damage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/floor corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,207 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all are cracking and perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears and the rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front shock absorbers corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2017 64,708 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,884 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 62,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 60,901 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,991 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

light misting of oil on steering damper

nearside main brake pipe corroding at rear

slight noise nearside rear wheel

slight oil leak on rear differential

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,950 miles

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,707 miles

both main brake pipes corroding at rear

offside front brake pipe corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2012 52,486 miles

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,222 miles

both main brake pipes corroding at rear close to limit

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,302 miles

main brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 11 Jun 2009 46,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 46,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 43,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 40,252 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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T343 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T343 NLF, 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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T343 NLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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