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T274 ATF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,386 mi
Last recorded117,386 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 117,386 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 117,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

bracket broken on nearside headlamp , but lamp not insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2014 112,592 miles

Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 108,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 98,113 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 98,113 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 94,747 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 86,578 miles

Deep cut on nearside rear tyre outer wall

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear indicator lamp repaired with tape

Pass 9 Apr 2008 78,963 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Mar 2007 67,774 miles

offside mirror damaged (still provides view to rear)

slight play in both front whell bearings

Fail 13 Mar 2007 67,433 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside door mirror damaged(still provides sufficient view to rear)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Mar 2006 56,558 miles

Front discs worn,pads 70% good

Nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

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

Slight play in front wheel bearings

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 56,558 miles

Front discs worn,pads 70% good

Nearside rear tyre beginning to perish

Slight play in front wheel bearings

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

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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T274 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T274 ATF, 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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T274 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1999.

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