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T782 LBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,468 mi
Last recorded174,468 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT782 LBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 174,468 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 160,166 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 149,421 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 138,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 128,149 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Jul 2006 128,149 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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T782 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T782 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T782 LBC registered?

T782 LBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T782 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T782 LBC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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