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T62 LEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 132,617 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 132,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 122,247 miles

Boot floor badly corroded but not within any prescibed area(s)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 122,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting corrosion rear of floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Fore - in wheel housing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot floor badly corroded but not within any prescibed area(s)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 121,105 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 117,718 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 116,237 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 116,237 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded and holed. (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,746 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 111,268 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 109,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,992 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 106,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 101,873 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 94,465 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 88,467 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 77,840 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 70,945 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,728 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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T62 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T62 LEL, 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 T62 LEL registered?

T62 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T62 LEL safe to buy?

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