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T181 UMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,456 mi
Last recorded185,456 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT181 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 185,456 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 177,556 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 171,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 171,707 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 163,613 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 156,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 156,386 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 150,355 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

windscreen wiper linkage sticking slightly occasionally

Pass 31 Jan 2007 145,736 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 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T181 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

T181 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T181 UMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T181 UMV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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