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T886 LWP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,866 mi
Last recorded107,866 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 LWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 107,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on n/s/r & o/s/r undersills & rear outer sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2019 101,568 miles

sill covers fitted

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

corrosion on both rear outer sills & undersills

Fail 24 May 2019 101,567 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

corrosion on both rear outer sills & undersills

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 97,729 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 91,528 miles

Nearside Rear UNDERSIDE OF CAR VERY MUDDY

Pass 1 Apr 2015 89,450 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,969 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 87,948 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,687 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,017 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Apr 2009 71,356 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,536 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,740 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,903 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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T886 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T886 LWP, 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 T886 LWP registered?

T886 LWP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T886 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 LWP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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