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T865 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,021 mi
Last recorded202,021 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT865 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 202,021 miles

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

slight play at front wheels

Fail 7 Feb 2017 202,020 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play at front wheels

Pass 27 Jan 2016 193,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 186,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 178,437 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 178,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 171,586 miles

slight bind o/s/front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2012 163,939 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 156,168 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 156,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 146,523 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 135,431 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 135,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 127,927 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 113,208 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 113,208 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 106,325 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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T865 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T865 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 T865 MLH registered?

T865 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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