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T554 LDB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,197 mi
Last recorded144,197 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT554 LDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 144,197 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,624 miles

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip windscreen

Fail 12 Feb 2019 124,619 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

chip windscreen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 119,364 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 115,431 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 111,721 miles

2xrear tyres perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 105,821 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 105,821 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 97,211 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 91,436 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,577 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,577 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Inner Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 83,124 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,386 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 76,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,745 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 67,362 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 64,101 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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T554 LDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T554 LDB, 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 T554 LDB registered?

T554 LDB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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