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T390 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,058 mi
Last recorded213,058 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT390 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 213,058 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 212,707 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 212,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 210,750 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 208,088 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 208,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2021 207,245 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 206,973 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 206,374 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 204,094 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 204,094 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 195,171 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 189,814 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 185,270 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 178,594 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

play in steering system

Fail 19 Jul 2013 178,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

parts of exhaust system deteriorated

play in steering system

Pass 9 Jul 2012 171,519 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 165,053 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 155,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 155,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 143,238 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 130,673 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 115,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,264 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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T390 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T390 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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T390 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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