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T889 LFM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,179 mi
Last recorded93,179 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT889 LFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 93,179 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2016 93,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,795 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 84,513 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,293 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 72,678 miles

Rust spots on rear brake pipes

Fail 28 Jan 2013 72,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust spots on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 Jan 2012 68,580 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,929 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 57,748 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,642 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,628 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,241 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,089 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 34,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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T889 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T889 LFM, 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 T889 LFM registered?

T889 LFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is T889 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T889 LFM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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