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T636 LPV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,680 mi
Last recorded147,680 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT636 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 139,081 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 129,828 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Both rear drive shafts corroded

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

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear toe bar corroded

Unable to do full inspection due to covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2011 129,828 miles

Both front wishbones corroded

Both rear drive shafts corroded

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

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear toe bar corroded

Unable to do full inspection due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2011 128,815 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

various front and rear suspension/steering members very rusty!

Pass 31 Jul 2010 128,345 miles

all springs corroded

both rear tyres wearing inner/outer edges

o/s/f bottom balljoint has slight play

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

various brake hoses deteriating /brake hoses ferrules corroded

various brake pipes corroded

various discs poor condition

n/s/f bottom balljoint has play

Pass 30 Jul 2009 126,627 miles

play n/s/f bottom ball joint

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,152 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 123,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 115,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 115,182 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 107,563 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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T636 LPV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T636 LPV, 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 T636 LPV registered?

T636 LPV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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