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T840 MLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,652 mi
Last recorded167,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 167,652 miles

n/s/front tyre sidewall slightly damage

rear coil spring rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2014 167,652 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/front tyre sidewall slightly damage

rear coil spring rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 164,610 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 160,131 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2012 160,078 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 153,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 153,914 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 13 May 2010 148,490 miles

Deterioration to side wall nearside rear, offside rear tyres

Parking brake adjustment required

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2009 143,907 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 141,003 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 141,003 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 136,929 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 132,410 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 132,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 125,709 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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T840 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T840 MLF, 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 T840 MLF registered?

T840 MLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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