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T496 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,333 mi
Last recorded116,333 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT496 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,333 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fuel filter corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2023 114,404 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,800 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 106,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 103,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,247 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2017 96,949 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,926 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 93,494 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road springs heavily corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2016 93,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all road springs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,791 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 79,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2013 79,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly cracked

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2012 77,090 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust centre slightly corroded

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,187 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 71,210 miles

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 Oct 2009 68,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 66,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 62,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,562 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 60,035 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sign of pershing suspenion bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,035 miles

sign of pershing suspenion bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2006 52,212 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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T496 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T496 BPO, 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 T496 BPO registered?

T496 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T496 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T496 BPO shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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