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T812 MLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

85,406 mi
Last recorded85,406 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT812 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 85,406 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,469 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 80,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,752 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 73,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 69,771 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,688 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 59,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,664 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 54,867 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 54,061 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 52,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 50,972 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 50,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 47,119 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 47,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 44,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 40,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,362 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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T812 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T812 MLE, 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 T812 MLE registered?

T812 MLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T812 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T812 MLE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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