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T482 LFH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 LFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 106,515 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 104,089 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 99,657 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 95,289 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 91,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 85,272 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on floor (on limit)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on floor (on limit)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 56,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight damage to offside rear and both front tyres on outer walls

some condensation in nearside front indicator

Pass 19 Apr 2007 43,049 miles

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut in the side wall of the n/s/f inner side wall 20 mm approx

front and rear brake condition low

front near side indicator lense cracked

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearings

small crack in a zone

wiper smearing front screen advise

Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,668 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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T482 LFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T482 LFH, 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 T482 LFH registered?

T482 LFH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T482 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T482 LFH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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