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T447 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT447 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 137,696 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 132,561 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 132,561 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 129,749 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 129,749 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 128,524 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 128,503 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 129,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 121,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 121,186 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,543 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 163,518 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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T447 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 T447 LBC, 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 T447 LBC registered?

T447 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T447 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T447 LBC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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