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T611 NLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

100,237 mi
Last recorded100,237 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT611 NLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 100,237 miles

Offside Front Arch rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2022 97,804 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 97,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault BAS/ASR (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 89,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 87,547 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 87,547 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 84,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 84,498 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 79,825 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 72,258 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195-65-15 ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 72,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195-65-15 ()

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

witness of fuel leak from filter

Pass 18 Oct 2016 66,685 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 66,685 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 63,327 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 63,327 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 59,484 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 59,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,291 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 57,291 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2012 46,450 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 44,348 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside beam image could be sharper

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 19 Oct 2011 44,348 miles

offside beam image could be sharper

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 16 Oct 2010 41,928 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 40,257 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 38,323 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 38,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 36,423 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 34,233 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,175 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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T611 NLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 T611 NLH, 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 T611 NLH registered?

T611 NLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T611 NLH shows 31 tests with a 61.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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