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T580 MLC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,726 mi
Last recorded70,726 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 70,726 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2024 70,726 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 70,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 70,716 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 70,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2017 69,471 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 3 Apr 2016 69,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2015 68,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,045 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 67,656 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 67,334 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,816 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,419 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 65,229 miles

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

the o/s/r brake hose is slightly cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2008 60,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

the rear axle is leaking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 56,017 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,567 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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T580 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T580 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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What year was T580 MLC registered?

T580 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T580 MLC safe to buy?

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