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T181 HBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

176,160 mi
Last recorded176,160 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2016 176,160 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

fuel filter poor condition

n/s front floor has corrosion

vehicle has corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2016 175,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under and around vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 164,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

osf inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2015 164,149 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s and o/s (2.7.2a)

osf inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 143,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 143,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,220 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 122,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 95,596 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 95,596 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil level low, leak noted

tail gate struts weak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 78,237 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 78,237 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 68,746 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 68,746 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2006 66,577 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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T181 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T181 HBW, 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 T181 HBW registered?

T181 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T181 HBW safe to buy?

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