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T742 MLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,594 mi
Last recorded106,594 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT742 MLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 106,594 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 106,594 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,302 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,160 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 103,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 98,827 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 98,827 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,769 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 91,764 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 91,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,105 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 86,032 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 82,474 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,471 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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T742 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T742 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 T742 MLD registered?

T742 MLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T742 MLD safe to buy?

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