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T685 LOF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

220,955 mi
Last recorded220,955 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT685 LOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2011 220,955 miles

PLASTIC COVERS OVER SILLS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CHECK FOR CORROSIN,OSF JACKING POINT AND NS REAR PUSHED THROUGH FLOOR.

Fail 18 Oct 2011 220,955 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

PLASTIC COVERS OVER SILLS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CHECK FOR CORROSIN,OSF JACKING POINT AND NS REAR PUSHED THROUGH FLOOR.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 211,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 211,134 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 202,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 202,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 188,289 miles

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

rear tyres near limit, corrosion o.s.f. chassis outrigger, front brake hoses cracked, rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 188,289 miles

rear tyres near limit, corrosion o.s.f. chassis outrigger, front brake hoses cracked, rear number plate discoloured.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 173,242 miles

glow plug warning light on.service due?.

Fail 19 Oct 2007 173,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

glow plug warning light on.service due?.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 155,229 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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T685 LOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T685 LOF, 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 T685 LOF registered?

T685 LOF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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