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T908 MLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 MLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,735 miles

ABS pipes and pump slightly moist

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Nov 2016 77,732 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

ABS pipes and pump slightly moist

Front brake discs are worn, lipped and corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perishing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

Windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,467 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 77,196 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 77,196 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake squeel

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 12 Nov 2013 76,677 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

nearside rear brake squeel

nearside rear tyre under inflated , a nail and inner side wall damage

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2012 76,237 miles

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

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

front wiper blade split at end

Fail 12 Nov 2012 76,237 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front wiper blade split at end

Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,202 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,202 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2009 66,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,418 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 61,012 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 61,012 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 57,111 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,111 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 52,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 52,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 47,556 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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T908 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T908 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 T908 MLH registered?

T908 MLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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