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T839 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,633 mi
Last recorded125,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 125,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 119,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 106,350 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 100,130 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 100,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 95,185 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 95,185 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 89,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,015 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,846 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 66,059 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,490 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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T839 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T839 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T839 MLH registered?

T839 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T839 MLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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