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T501 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,102 mi
Last recorded101,102 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT501 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre deterioted

Fail 15 Jan 2014 101,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre deterioted

Pass 12 Jan 2013 97,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2012 91,187 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 84,794 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 84,794 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,726 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 74,726 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 63,540 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 57,818 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,143 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,877 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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T501 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T501 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.

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What year was T501 NLB registered?

T501 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T501 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T501 NLB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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