MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,039 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bodywork rusted offside and nearside but not structural
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
bodywork covered in surface rust patches but solid in my opinion
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chips in windscreen
offside front outer wheelarch slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chips in windscreen
offside front outer wheelarch slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T856 LBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 T856 LBL, 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 T856 LBL registered?
T856 LBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.
Is T856 LBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for T856 LBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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