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T673 LOE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,425 mi
Last recorded140,425 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT673 LOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 140,425 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished and starting to split.

Nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 30 Jul 2010 140,425 miles

Both rear brake hoses perished and starting to split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front and offside rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in both front suspension lower ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.

Fail 20 May 2010 140,382 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear tail light has signs of accident dameage. There are severe cracks on this item.

Pass 11 Feb 2009 140,036 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 140,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 135,374 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 127,246 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 127,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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T673 LOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T673 LOE, 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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T673 LOE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 1999.

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