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T186 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

107,095 mi
Last recorded107,095 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT186 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,095 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Jul 2022 97,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 90,846 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jul 2021 90,846 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2020 80,086 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2016 67,498 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 67,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,154 miles

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2015 61,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Top engine and under tray covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,850 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 52,704 miles

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

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,704 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,147 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 49,147 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Sep 2011 45,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ext. system starting to rust in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

light fogging around edges of screen

n/s.f tyre side wall wearing

non standard lettering on number places

phone holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp.areas

plastic covers fitted over sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seems low on pressure

Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,214 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

ext. system starting to rust in places

general play/wear in steering linkage

light fogging on edges of screen

not standard lettering on number plates

phone holder on screen

plastic cover fitted over parts of engine and front susp. areas

plastic covers fitted over parts of susp.

plastic covers fitted over sils

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

Pass 18 Sep 2008 34,535 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 34,535 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,047 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,005 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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T186 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T186 MBH, 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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T186 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 1999.

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