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T829 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,987 mi
Last recorded127,987 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT829 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 127,987 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,478 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,795 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 112,795 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,749 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake hoses perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2018 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake hoses perishing

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 101,519 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 95,298 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 88,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,186 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 68,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,755 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills covered

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside outer sills covered

Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 59,852 miles

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

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

outer sills covered

Pass 16 Jul 2008 56,349 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 52,081 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,233 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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T829 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 85%.

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 T829 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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T829 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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