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T860 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT860 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,512 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 106,426 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,656 miles

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

chip in windscreen

noise from fan belt area (possible water pump)

slight cracking to outer side wall on both rear tyres

slight cracking to tread/side wall on both front tyres

wiper arm not working correctly

smell of fuel from back of vehicle

Fail 24 Jul 2014 98,656 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chip in windscreen

noise from fan belt area (possible water pump)

slight cracking to outer side wall on both rear tyres

slight cracking to tread/side wall on both front tyres

wiper arm not working correctly

smell of fuel from back of vehicle

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,604 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wiper arm faulty

Fail 9 Aug 2013 95,604 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

wiper arm faulty

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,714 miles

wiper arm faulty

Fail 3 Aug 2011 87,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 87,484 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

chip in windscreen

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 84,011 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 80,170 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

corrosion to exhaust system

front brake discs worn

front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 8 Aug 2008 74,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,425 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,063 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbing slightly on outer shoulder

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,467 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 62,467 miles

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

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

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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T860 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 T860 OBD, 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 T860 OBD registered?

T860 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T860 OBD shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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