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T65 LEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,998 mi
Last recorded146,998 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT65 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 146,998 miles

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

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

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

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

both front wings corroding.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

n/s/r door corroded.

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 139,774 miles

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

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

both front wings corroding.

both rear wheel arches corroding.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and low on tread.

rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 133,723 miles

bubble rust started on front and rear wheel archs

can not check outer door seals trims fitted over seals

n/s/r shock starting to weep oil

slight play starting in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 29 Dec 2009 133,708 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Vehicle structure slightly rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2008 125,269 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 125,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 118,309 miles

bubble rust starting on n/s/f wing and both rear wheel archs

strong advice both rear tyres close to limit of 1,6mm

Pass 6 Dec 2006 106,311 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,847 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 95,797 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T65 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T65 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 T65 LEL registered?

T65 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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