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T587 MLC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,753 mi
Last recorded123,753 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 MLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 123,753 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside/nearside front wheel arches sign of corosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 111,928 miles

offside/nearside front wheel arch sign of corosion

Pass 14 Feb 2009 101,353 miles

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

offside/ nearside front rear wheelarches sign of corosion

Fail 13 Feb 2009 101,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside/ nearside front rear wheelarches sign of corosion

Pass 28 Feb 2008 91,407 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,474 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 77,775 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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T587 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T587 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 T587 MLC registered?

T587 MLC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

Is T587 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T587 MLC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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