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T398 VBL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,568 mi
Last recorded133,568 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT398 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 132,047 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 126,967 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing thin

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear arches rusty not excessive

Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr disc very poor & corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2009 110,197 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 110,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 24 Nov 2008 104,425 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 93,888 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 93,888 miles

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

all four indicators faded

Pass 2 Dec 2006 84,452 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 76,122 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 76,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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T398 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T398 VBL, 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 T398 VBL registered?

T398 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T398 VBL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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