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T487 VBL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,597 mi
Last recorded68,597 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT487 VBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2023 68,597 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,832 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 55,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,199 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 51,302 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 50,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,710 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 48,710 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,112 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 44,688 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 42,818 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 42,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 39,622 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,892 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,501 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 32,463 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 29,009 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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T487 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T487 VBL, 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 T487 VBL registered?

T487 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T487 VBL safe to buy?

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