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T977 NLK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 NLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2012 83,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,000 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 79,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 76,171 miles

OFFSIDE MIRROR SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 12 Oct 2009 73,107 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 68,558 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE MIRROR GLASS

Pass 31 May 2007 62,830 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 55,948 miles

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

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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T977 NLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T977 NLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T977 NLK registered?

T977 NLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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