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T140 UAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,336 mi
Last recorded216,336 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT140 UAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 216,336 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 215,853 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Central Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 211,012 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 204,370 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 197,069 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 197,065 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 188,313 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 180,710 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 168,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 159,504 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 159,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 145,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 132,719 miles

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

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

Oil leak

plastic sill covers fitted, oil is leaking from rear axle

Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,879 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 109,897 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISES # PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTEDN/S/R BRAKE PADS 60% WORN

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

O/S/F WASHER JETS BLOCKED

Pass 13 Apr 2006 95,530 miles

ADVISE # WASHER JETS O/S/F BLOCKED. NEARSIDE REAR AXLE OIL SEAL LEAKING

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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T140 UAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T140 UAA, 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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T140 UAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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