MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,972 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all metal brake pipes beginning to corrode
slight play in steering idlers
o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
n/s tyres worn to 2mm
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
n/s/f & both rear tyres worn to 3mm
Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
slight lift in bottom ball joints
n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
slight lift in bottom ball joints
front tyres worn to 3mm
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in n/s steering idler
slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint
slight play in all steering joints
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
o/s door mirror glass vision slightly distorted
o/s door mirror glass vision slightly distorted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T278 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 T278 EGU, 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 T278 EGU registered?
T278 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1999.
Is T278 EGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for T278 EGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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