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T788 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,009 mi
Last recorded108,009 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,009 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 108,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,058 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 104,168 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS + OS (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre close to ten years old NSR + OSR (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 103,438 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 102,073 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018
Pass 14 Feb 2017 98,967 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016
Pass 13 Feb 2015 94,960 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 92,742 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 90,440 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 88,033 miles

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,293 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 82,866 miles

advise steering damper leaking

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,865 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 75,237 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,241 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,959 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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T788 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T788 MLH, 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 T788 MLH registered?

T788 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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