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T310 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

105,195 mi
Last recorded105,195 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT310 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 105,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 94,514 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front anti-roll bar outer bushes starting to wear

downpipe flange fixing bolts corroded

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2016 81,813 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 73,720 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 73,720 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 66,678 miles

all four coil springs corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2014 66,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 61,303 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 55,685 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 46,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,447 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,060 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 34,496 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 30,944 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 30,944 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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T310 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 T310 SHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T310 SHC?

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What year was T310 SHC registered?

T310 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T310 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T310 SHC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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