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T898 LKE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT898 LKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,758 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2011 87,467 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 77,611 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNERSEAL UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT

Pass 3 Nov 2009 72,041 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 69,853 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jan 2009 69,616 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

air bag light on

Pass 22 Jan 2008 58,105 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 45,990 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 45,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 40,587 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T898 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T898 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.

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What year was T898 LKE registered?

T898 LKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T898 LKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T898 LKE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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