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T482 XBX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,113 mi
Last recorded140,113 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT482 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 140,113 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 140,113 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 133,628 miles

Exhaust support bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,573 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust support bracket broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 132,451 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

NSR light lens damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 127,396 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 127,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,515 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 119,453 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 113,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 110,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 105,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in steering arm offside front

Pass 9 Jun 2006 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2006 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

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 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T482 XBX, 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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T482 XBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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