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T477 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT477 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 80,224 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 80,224 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 79,988 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 79,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 79,388 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 79,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,923 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 78,549 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 77,374 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 76,237 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,846 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 73,174 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 73,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 71,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 70,162 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 70,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 68,544 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,836 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 64,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 59,686 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 59,686 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 56,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 54,084 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 54,084 miles

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

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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T477 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 T477 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T477 NLB?

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What year was T477 NLB registered?

T477 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T477 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T477 NLB shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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