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T640 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,698 mi
Last recorded119,698 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 119,698 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 119,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside and offside, front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 117,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside and outside edges.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 111,874 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,985 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,420 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear brake hoses starting to perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

steering track rod ends cover boots starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,285 miles

front wheel bearings slight play

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

offside front suspension lower wishbone inner rear bush starting to split/ wear

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear suspension bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight noise from auxillary belt area

steering track rod ends cover boots starting to crack/ perish

Pass 18 Sep 2014 92,090 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyre treads worn to 2.5mm

both steering track rod ends cover boots starting to perish/ crack

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

offside front indicator, nearside rear indicator and offside indicator siderepeator bulbs starting to discolour

Pass 13 Sep 2013 87,681 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to perish

offside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

rear brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2012 84,197 miles

front number plate small crack

front wheel bearings slight play

front/ rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside steering track rod end cover boot starting to perish

offside front and nearside rear indicator bulbs starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread has a nail in it

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,313 miles

front number plate small crack

front wheel bearings slight play

nearside rear, offside front and both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

offside front and offside rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 10 Sep 2010 73,644 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 72,881 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 71,059 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 71,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 56,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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T640 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T640 MLE, 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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T640 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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