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T460 BCC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,002 mi
Last recorded145,002 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT460 BCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 145,002 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 142,135 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 1 Mar 2022 142,135 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 135,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some grey smoke at idle but not excessive (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 135,733 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users some grey smoke at idle but not excessive (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 128,373 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 121,731 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 113,595 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 113,462 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 101,544 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,676 miles

all 6 indicators are starting to show white light recommend change all the bulbs

Pass 19 Feb 2015 81,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 81,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front outer ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2014 75,676 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger corroded off but system adequately supported

Fail 10 Mar 2014 75,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front exhaust hanger corroded off but system adequately supported

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,023 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 71,023 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 66,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,886 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 50,202 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 45,738 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,656 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 35,201 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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T460 BCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T460 BCC, 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 T460 BCC registered?

T460 BCC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T460 BCC safe to buy?

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