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T456 NEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

89,765 mi
Last recorded89,765 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 NEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 89,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion and under body corrosion

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2024 89,765 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

body corrosion and under body corrosion

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2023 88,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2022 85,502 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

under body shields fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

steering damper damp

Fail 30 Sep 2020 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

steering damper damp

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,893 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion in n/s sill panel

Pass 24 Sep 2018 76,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 73,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 68,285 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,689 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,036 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,595 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 54,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,261 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 46,319 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 38,525 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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T456 NEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T456 NEL, 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 T456 NEL registered?

T456 NEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is T456 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T456 NEL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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