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T873 LKE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,318 mi
Last recorded137,318 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT873 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 134,962 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,728 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 127,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 127,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 124,645 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 121,864 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 114,946 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,528 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 106,326 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 103,287 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 100,025 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 97,141 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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T873 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T873 LKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T873 LKE registered?

T873 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T873 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T873 LKE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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