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T174 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

307,506 mi
Last recorded307,506 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT174 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 307,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion all under body floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill all (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

both sills covered by side skits

glow plug lamp on

Pass 3 Sep 2015 302,129 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

factory sides skirts fitted to both sides outer sills

oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2015 302,129 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

factory sides skirts fitted to both sides outer sills

oil leak

under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 287,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sideskirts fitted preventing full inspection

signs of corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r floor

Fail 4 Oct 2014 287,382 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 274,850 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 260,472 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011
Pass 3 Oct 2010
Pass 2 Sep 2009 209,264 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 209,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 191,950 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2007 176,083 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 160,795 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 160,795 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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T174 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T174 AGM, 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 T174 AGM registered?

T174 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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