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T842 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

154,299 mi
Last recorded154,299 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 154,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 148,788 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 142,577 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides marginal pass (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 136,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,474 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,441 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 112,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 103,074 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,443 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front lower ball joints have slight play

light misting of oil nearside front shock absorber

rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,332 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 63,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,353 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,223 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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T842 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T842 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 T842 MLH registered?

T842 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T842 MLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T842 MLH shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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