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T546 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,347 mi
Last recorded114,347 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,347 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,269 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 114,268 miles

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 114,013 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,824 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 108,823 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,879 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 103,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 100,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,201 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 93,349 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 87,605 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 75,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 75,592 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,415 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 70,415 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 65,470 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,451 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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T546 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T546 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 T546 NLB registered?

T546 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.

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