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T486 VHO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,065 mi
Last recorded139,065 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT486 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2013 139,065 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 125,052 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 117,429 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 101,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 93,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 84,397 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 73,212 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 65,017 miles

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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T486 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T486 VHO, 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

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What year was T486 VHO registered?

T486 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T486 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T486 VHO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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