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T590 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

196,042 mi
Last recorded196,042 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 196,042 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Exhaust noisy flange on front pipes. (7.1.4)

travel on foot brake pedal when depressed.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 187,842 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe flanges corroded /deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 178,494 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket (gearbox) broken, also center silencer mounting bracket rear broken.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 178,486 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front exhaust bracket (gearbox) broken, also center silencer mounting bracket rear broken.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 168,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 162,216 miles

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perished.

rear no.plate deteriorating.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 162,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear flexible brake hoses starting to perished.

rear no.plate deteriorating.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 154,648 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 154,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

some metal brake pipes getting pitted/corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 146,742 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 138,732 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f sidelight dim

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2008 130,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 121,277 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play on o/s steering rod ball joint

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,069 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 97,069 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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T590 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T590 MLE, 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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T590 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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