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T587 OHN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

264,128 mi
Last recorded264,128 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT587 OHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 264,128 miles

-14700overdue service displaying on dash

Play in all steering links

Pass 28 Aug 2015 246,443 miles

Slight play in both track rod ends.

Pass 11 Sep 2014 225,477 miles

Very slight play in all steering links/ joints.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 225,477 miles

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

Front tyres both worn smooth on very inner edge and close to wear markers.

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

Very slight play in all steering links/ joints.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 197,508 miles

-9900miles overdue service warning light on.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 197,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

-9900miles overdue service warning light on.

Front shocks both soft

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 171,541 miles

Front and rear registration plates both starting to perish.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 146,867 miles

-500 miles overdue service showing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate cracked

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2010 121,934 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,689 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 95,688 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 83,963 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 76,931 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,250 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 OHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

T587 OHN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T587 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T587 OHN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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