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T818 NLD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

59,835 mi
Last recorded59,835 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT818 NLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 59,835 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 59,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 49,510 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage in outer side wall

SRS light on, but does not indicate a fault

Fail 25 Jan 2024 49,510 miles

Covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre has slight damage in outer side wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

SRS light on, but does not indicate a fault

Pass 23 Jan 2023 41,199 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 40,794 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 39,574 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 39,551 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 39,379 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 39,263 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 38,659 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,824 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 37,824 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 36,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 33,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,637 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 29,241 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,091 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,421 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 22,169 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 21,802 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 19,291 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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T818 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T818 NLD, 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 T818 NLD registered?

T818 NLD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T818 NLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T818 NLD shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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