MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,966 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Lower 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)
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Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T481 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 T481 RPB, 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 T481 RPB registered?
T481 RPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T481 RPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for T481 RPB shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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