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T697 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,688 mi
Last recorded144,688 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 144,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All shock absorber casings are corroded

Front slight Play in steering joints

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill and under tray covers are fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 144,046 miles

All shock absorbers are corroded

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner brake pad is getting low

Pass 20 Oct 2021 143,502 miles

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 142,812 miles

Front slight play in steering joints

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,333 miles

Front Slight play in steering joints

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 141,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2018 141,721 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks/splits in the tread

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

Rear tyres are cracked in the tread

Fail 19 Oct 2017 140,674 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks/splits in the tread

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

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

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

Rear tyres are cracked in the tread

Pass 18 Oct 2016 139,411 miles

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

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

Rear tyres are cracked

rear and side indicaters are slightly dis-coloured

Pass 22 Oct 2015 138,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 137,397 miles

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 136,192 miles

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

Offside front side repeater indicater has condensation

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 128,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside washer jet damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2011 128,826 miles

nearside washer jet damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 124,632 miles

Offside Bottom door trim adrift

Fail 5 Oct 2010 124,632 miles

Offside Bottom door trim adrift

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 120,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 120,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 114,094 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 114,094 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 97,488 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 97,488 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 84,542 miles

front number plate starting to detiorate

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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T697 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T697 MLD, 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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T697 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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