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T481 RPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,966 mi
Last recorded129,966 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT481 RPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 129,966 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 129,229 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 129,225 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 127,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 127,292 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 125,539 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 124,543 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 124,543 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,695 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,493 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 110,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 103,766 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,872 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 96,872 miles

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)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 85,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 85,100 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,504 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 72,030 miles

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

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Fail 29 Oct 2009 72,025 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T481 RPB?

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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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