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T235 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT235 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,475 miles

Offside Front tyre slighty worn on inside edge

front exhaust bracket coroding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,549 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 102,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear floor pan damaged.

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 97,968 miles

BAS/ASR LIGHT ON

exh heat shield loose

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r floor damaged

o/s/r tyre slick on inner edge

small chip in windscreen

spare tyre low on air

Fail 20 Feb 2012 97,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

BAS/ASR LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE SLICK ON INNER EDGE

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exh heat shield loose

o/s mirror cracked

o/s/r floor damaged

small chip in windscreen

some lift in both bottom ball joints

spare tyre low on air

Pass 2 Mar 2011 88,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 88,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 81,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 81,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,980 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 70,445 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 68,589 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 65,893 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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T235 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T235 UAY, 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 T235 UAY registered?

T235 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T235 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T235 UAY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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