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T976 RPL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT976 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,585 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 75,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 73,652 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fuel filler breather pipe cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2018 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected WHITE (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres are cracked and perished

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Fuel filler breather pipe cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2017 69,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 69,675 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 66,197 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,197 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front windscreen washer not working.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,729 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 57,594 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Aug 2012 54,026 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,002 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 44,268 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 41,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 37,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,258 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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T976 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T976 RPL, 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 T976 RPL registered?

T976 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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