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T615 LPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,309 mi
Last recorded188,309 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT615 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 188,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion front & rear suspension

Fail 3 Sep 2026 188,309 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

minor corrosion front & rear suspension

Pass 1 Sep 2025 185,689 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose And damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sill areas corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 183,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight damage off side door mirror

Pass 25 Aug 2023 179,966 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen delaminating on edges (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 176,565 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os & ns front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

front tyres starting to wear on edges

os & ns rear chassis corroding

os & ns rear inner sills corroding

sill covers fitted

windscreen discolour on edges

Pass 6 Sep 2021 173,085 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both sides rear under sills starting to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2021 173,083 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rear suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both sides rear under sills starting to corrode

Pass 4 Sep 2020 169,764 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust starting to corroding

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak axle

Fail 4 Sep 2020 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working indicator side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust starting to corroding

sill covers fitted

slight oil leak axle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 167,612 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak from rear differential

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2018 164,636 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 160,224 miles

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

Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 22 Aug 2017 160,224 miles

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

Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 159,392 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 157,528 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 155,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 150,734 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 145,688 miles

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

drivers door check insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2012 145,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drivers door check insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2011 140,107 miles

Oil leak

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

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 1 Sep 2010 134,721 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 1 Sep 2009 130,788 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 126,393 miles

engine oil leaks

front number plate cracked

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2007 121,107 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to sills & underside,not fully inspected.

rear number plate loose.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 114,104 miles

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to sills,not inspected

small cut n/s front tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2006 114,104 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

plastic covers fitted to sills,not inspected

small cut n/s front tyre sidewall

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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T615 LPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T615 LPU, 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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T615 LPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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