CarVerify

Free Car Check

T183 UAS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,987 mi
Last recorded118,987 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT183 UAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 118,987 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,962 miles

BRAKE PIPES +FUEL PIPES GREASED

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 110,892 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,747 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 107,743 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 105,242 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 105,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 Feb 2011 98,338 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 98,139 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 89,903 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2009 78,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,644 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 72,440 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 72,440 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 64,556 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T183 UAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T183 UAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T183 UAS?

You can check the full history of T183 UAS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T183 UAS registered?

T183 UAS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T183 UAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T183 UAS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T183 UAS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T183 UAS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.