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T494 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,360 mi
Last recorded66,360 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT494 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 66,360 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 64,548 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 62,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 59,852 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 57,537 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 55,908 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,898 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 50,146 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 50,144 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,200 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 47,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 44,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 42,146 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 39,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 35,619 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 33,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 31,720 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 29,744 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,565 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 24,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 22,642 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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T494 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 T494 NLB, 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 T494 NLB registered?

T494 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T494 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T494 NLB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T494 NLB have outstanding finance?

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