MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake discs worn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs worn
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
emissions close to failure limit
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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T517 MUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 T517 MUD, 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 T517 MUD registered?
T517 MUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.
Is T517 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for T517 MUD shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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