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T550 LGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,449 mi
Last recorded114,449 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 LGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 114,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 110,012 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 110,009 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 106,529 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 106,519 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,180 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 101,180 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre side walls damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 96,975 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear tyre side walls damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,053 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 82,534 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 80,599 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 78,611 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 77,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

number plate light ha a blue tinge to the light

Pass 9 May 2011 75,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 73,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 69,229 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 May 2008 62,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,615 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 49,369 miles

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

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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T550 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T550 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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T550 LGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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