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T771 LDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,521 mi
Last recorded104,521 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT771 LDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,521 miles

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

front n/s arch has corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,521 miles

Headlamp aim too high front n/s (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low front o/s (1.8)

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

front n/s arch has corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2015 96,393 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,708 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 79,374 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,888 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 72,888 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 69,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 69,294 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 64,926 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 64,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2008 61,152 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 27 May 2008 61,152 miles

rear driveshaft oil seals leaking

Pass 31 May 2007 56,092 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 51,360 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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T771 LDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T771 LDT, 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 T771 LDT registered?

T771 LDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T771 LDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T771 LDT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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