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T508 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,195 mi
Last recorded129,195 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT508 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 129,195 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 123,793 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 116,952 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 94,153 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 94,153 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 88,646 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 82,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T508 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T508 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 T508 NLB registered?

T508 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T508 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T508 NLB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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