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T146 EAE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,712 mi
Last recorded132,712 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT146 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 132,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 81,842 miles

Central Front steering damper slight sweat

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to perish (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,111 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 58,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 51,628 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,613 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edges.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,695 miles

offside rear tyre starting to wear on edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,539 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,429 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 39,137 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,138 miles

Very slight play in both front hub bearings

Pass 26 Feb 2008 31,409 miles

BAS lamp on

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 28,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 28,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

REAR SILENCER PIPE SHOWS SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,700 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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T146 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T146 EAE, 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 T146 EAE registered?

T146 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 1999.

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