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T715 NBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

188,299 mi
Last recorded188,299 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT715 NBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 188,299 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE JOINER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 188,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 183,533 miles

Offside Front STRUT MOUNTING OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 3 Nov 2021 183,533 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front STRUT MOUNTING OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 7 Oct 2020 176,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + NAIL LEAKING 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 176,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + NAIL LEAKING 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 171,226 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 171,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 161,429 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 151,976 miles

REAR SUSPENSION SQUEAK UNDETECTED?

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 145,707 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 134,549 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 120,064 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 120,064 miles

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

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 92,515 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,515 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2011 69,870 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2011 69,870 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 47,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,707 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 38,123 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,772 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 34,772 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T715 NBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 T715 NBD, 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 T715 NBD registered?

T715 NBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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