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T716 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,560 mi
Last recorded93,560 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 93,560 miles

Nearside washer jet inop though os clears screen satisfactorily

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 89,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 85,421 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 81,448 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 74,648 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,249 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,907 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 59,637 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,192 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,504 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,300 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,017 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 38,927 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,705 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 30,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 26,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 26,524 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,393 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,941 miles

advise both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

advise front tracking to be checked

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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T716 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T716 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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What year was T716 MLD registered?

T716 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T716 MLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 MLD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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