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T74 LEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

218,954 mi
Last recorded218,954 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 218,954 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2018 201,551 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 194,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 184,635 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 184,635 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 172,783 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 172,783 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 162,804 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 153,960 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 153,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,563 miles

nearside front tyre low inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 136,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 116,068 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 89,291 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,306 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 79,658 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 75,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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T74 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 T74 LEL, 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 T74 LEL registered?

T74 LEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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