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T823 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,563 mi
Last recorded88,563 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT823 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 88,563 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 84,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel arches corroded

rear diff has oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 82,101 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,212 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 77,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 73,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,810 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 67,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 63,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various small stone chips on front windscreen.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,846 miles

various small stone chips on front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,915 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 56,858 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,556 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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T823 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T823 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 T823 MLH registered?

T823 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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