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T584 ALO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,902 mi
Last recorded100,902 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT584 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 100,902 miles

both front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016

Exhaust slightly corroded.

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

Slight body corrosion.

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 94,862 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 91,282 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 12 Jul 2013 87,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s headlight not filly secure. ok for mot.

Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,583 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

fuel tank breather pipe appears to be split by fuel filler cap

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s headlight not fully secure

Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,907 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 78,178 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 78,178 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 70,602 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 65,078 miles

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

handbrake in need of adjustment

o/s rear tyre starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 11 Jan 2008 58,820 miles

handbrake small amount of reserve

Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jan 2007 53,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,756 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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T584 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T584 ALO, 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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T584 ALO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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