MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear fuel filter corroding
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket cracked (8.1.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
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
surface corrosion under vehicle.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
sign of pershing suspenion bushes
sign of pershing suspenion bushes
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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