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T618 LPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

200,980 mi
Last recorded200,980 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT618 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 200,980 miles

all round body corrosion

front wiper poor & screen scratched

play in o/s/f inner steering drum stick

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2020 200,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring mount cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all round body corrosion

front wiper poor & screen scratched

play in o/s/f inner steering drum stick

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2019 197,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s outer rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s n/s front wings rear boot corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe, o/s & n/s rear metal pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounts corroded

steering rack arms slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2019 197,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s outer rubber mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front o/s n/s front wings rear boot corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal pipe, o/s & n/s rear metal pipes to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust mounts corroded

steering rack arms slight play

Pass 2 Jan 2018 192,821 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak rear differential

wiper slightly smearing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 188,625 miles

oil leak from rear differential

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 184,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit needs changing asap (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rack end has slight freeplay

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,719 miles

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 13 Aug 2013 159,787 miles

THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY NEAR THE REAR SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE FULLY SEENS AND NEEDS RE CHECKING WHEN WHEEL IN NEXT REMOVED

Fail 12 Aug 2013 159,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS RUSTY NEAR THE REAR SUBFRAME AND CAN NOT BE FULLY SEENS AND NEEDS RE CHECKING WHEN WHEEL IN NEXT REMOVED

THE IN CAR AIM AJUSTER IS NOT WORKING AND THIS MAY BE WHY THE AIMS ARE TO LOW

Pass 23 Aug 2012 149,733 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

THE OSR BRAKE DISC AND PADS MAY HAVE GOT HOT AT SOME TIME

THE REAR OF THE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE IS STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Fail 16 Aug 2011 138,218 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS ARE GOING OFF THE COLOUR

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 138,218 miles

BOTH FRONT INDICATOR BULBS ARE GOING OFF THE COLOUR

Pass 3 Aug 2010 124,267 miles

NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND THE BRAKE DISC LOOKS IN POOR CONDITION

THERE IS SOME PLAY IN THE OSF LOWER BALL JOINT

THERE MAY A SLIGHT OIL/FUEL LEAK ON THE ENGINE AT SOME TIME

THERE MAY BE SOME JUDDER FROM THE OSR BRAKE

Pass 17 Aug 2009 110,816 miles

NSR BRAKES SMELL LIKE THEY MAY HAVE BEEN HOT AT SOME TIME

SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Aug 2008 96,521 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Fail 19 Aug 2008 96,521 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,252 miles

ENGINE OIL ON MIN MARK.

NSR TYRE TREAD WORN ON INNER EDGE.

SCREEN DAMAGE IN LIMITS

Pass 21 Aug 2006 62,793 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFF.

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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T618 LPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T618 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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T618 LPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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