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T126 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,531 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,786 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,668 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,100 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 78,562 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,156 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,319 miles

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

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

n/s/f number plate none standard

oi/s/f number plate none standard

Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,026 miles

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

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

No plate lettering non-standard

Pass 2 Apr 2008 58,026 miles

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

No plate lettering non-standard

Pass 7 Apr 2007 54,560 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 51,729 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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T126 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T126 UAY, 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 T126 UAY registered?

T126 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1999.

Is T126 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T126 UAY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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