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T187 VNO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,770 mi
Last recorded78,770 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 78,770 miles

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 78,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,775 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front wishbone inner bush both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2017 67,865 miles

Nearside Front wishbone inner bush

Offside Front wishbone inner bush

Pass 13 Aug 2016 65,609 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 65,609 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 62,572 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 62,572 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 58,615 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 56,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 56,037 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 53,022 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 49,174 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 47,692 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 47,692 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 44,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 41,463 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,085 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,656 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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T187 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 T187 VNO, 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 T187 VNO registered?

T187 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1999.

Is T187 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 VNO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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