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T988 NLB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

99,104 mi
Last recorded99,104 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT988 NLB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,104 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 99,033 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 86,407 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 84,755 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 83,811 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,723 miles

Nearside Front mirror loose

covers fitted to rear suspension arms

Fail 2 Dec 2016 82,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front mirror loose

covers fitted to rear suspension arms

Pass 30 Oct 2015 81,038 miles

o/s and n/s mirrors loose

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,088 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 78,818 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 76,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 74,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlight Cracked But Not Effecting Light Output

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 74,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlight Cracked But Not Effecting Light Output

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 19 Jul 2010 71,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 68,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 68,034 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 54,806 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 47,331 miles

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

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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T988 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 T988 NLB, 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 T988 NLB registered?

T988 NLB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 1999.

Is T988 NLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T988 NLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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