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T41 MLS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,949 mi
Last recorded108,949 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 MLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 108,949 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 103,120 miles

corrosion to front coil springs

corrosion to under body

crack to n/s/f headlamp lens aim pattern not effected

n/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f tyre bald on inner tread advise to change

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,941 miles

front and rear brake hoses perished and cracked

oil leak from rear diff

slight distortion to rear discs

Fail 5 Jan 2013 94,697 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear brake hoses perished and cracked

oil leak from rear diff

slight distortion to rear discs

Pass 30 Dec 2011 85,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,337 miles

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

corrosion on underbody components

offside rear inner tyre wall splitting

unable to see rear inner brake pads,...pads on wear indicators,..advise to check

Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,304 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 Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

corrosion on underbody components

offside rear inner tyre wall splitting

unable to see rear inner brake pads,...pads on wear indicators,..advise to check

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

srs light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2009 58,575 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,575 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 56,408 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,859 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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T41 MLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T41 MLS, 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 T41 MLS registered?

T41 MLS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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