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T779 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,260 mi
Last recorded131,260 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT779 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 131,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,889 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 126,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 120,898 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,189 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,773 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside outer wheel arch weak with rust

Pass 16 Jun 2010 79,539 miles

n/s/r outer position lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2009 75,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 72,335 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,335 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 68,974 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 68,974 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 65,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 61,440 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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T779 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T779 LBC, 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 T779 LBC registered?

T779 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T779 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T779 LBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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