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T570 MLC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT570 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,213 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 170,213 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 160,372 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 157,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears perished to excess (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

general underside age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 1 May 2019 154,839 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 154,838 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 150,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 150,339 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated characters likely to be mis red (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 144,025 miles

Both N/S & O/S Inner Rack Arms have Slight Play

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S TRE Gaitors are Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S & O/S Bearings Have Slight Play (2.5.A.3c)

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Undertray Obscures Engine Area

Fail 29 Apr 2016 144,025 miles

Both N/S & O/S Inner Rack Arms have Slight Play

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both N/S & O/S TRE Gaitors are Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both N/S & O/S Bearings Have Slight Play (2.5.A.3c)

General Underbody Component Corrosion

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt O/S Front Lower Ball Joint Gaitor Perished (2.2.C.1c)

Undertray Obscures Engine Area

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 140,038 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 140,037 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,492 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2014 136,492 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 132,263 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 129,083 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 126,216 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 122,147 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2009 116,764 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 113,683 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 113,683 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 11,007 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 106,681 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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T570 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T570 MLC, 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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T570 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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