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T443 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,530 mi
Last recorded85,530 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT443 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,530 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 85,530 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 84,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,914 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear fuel pipes cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 82,086 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 80,836 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 80,833 miles

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 79,437 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 78,610 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 70,822 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 68,406 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 62,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,036 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,041 miles

exhaust corroded

scatch on o/s/f bumper

slight play in both front wheel bearings

stone chips in windscreen

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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T443 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T443 NLB, 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 T443 NLB registered?

T443 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T443 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T443 NLB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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