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T544 LGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

211,676 mi
Last recorded211,676 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT544 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 211,676 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 197,532 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 197,526 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 180,830 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 13 Feb 2017 180,830 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 180,827 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 178,877 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 175,559 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 170,607 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 166,624 miles

Centre rear seatbelt not found.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2012 166,624 miles

Centre rear seatbelt not found.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 159,886 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

center rear seat belt not foung

diff oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 150,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff oil leak

slight play n/s and o/s front hubs

Fail 20 Oct 2009 150,147 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff oil leak

slight play n/s and o/s front hubs

Pass 4 Oct 2008 143,731 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Oil leak

front washers partially blocked

Pass 13 Oct 2007 136,544 miles

slight play o/s/f steering

Fail 30 Sep 2006 129,380 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diff oil leak

reverse lights u/s

Pass 30 Sep 2006 129,380 miles

diff oil leak

reverse lights u/s

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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T544 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T544 LGW, 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 T544 LGW registered?

T544 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T544 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T544 LGW shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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