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T314 MCH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,127 mi
Last recorded169,127 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT314 MCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 169,127 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

nearside inner tie rod end play

park brake low effort

Fail 14 Sep 2015 169,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear rubber bushes (2.4.G.2)

front bumper insecure

nearside inner tie rod end play

park brake low effort

Pass 8 Sep 2014 152,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

doors and arches corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 152,557 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

doors and arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 138,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,049 miles

engine oil level close to minimum...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 27 Jun 2011 106,155 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 106,155 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 95,002 miles

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

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

slight play in the near-side steering arm joint

Pass 21 Jul 2010 95,002 miles

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

slight play in the near-side steering arm joint

Pass 10 Aug 2009 84,697 miles

slight play in nearside steering track rod...

Pass 27 Aug 2008 73,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight play in both front track rods.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 66,316 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 66,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 59,444 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS ARE SCORED PITTED'AND SHOULD BE REPLACED

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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T314 MCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T314 MCH, 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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T314 MCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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