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T318 STA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,119 mi
Last recorded98,119 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT318 STA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,119 miles

both front rack ends have play in

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

both front wheel bearings have slight play in

both rear tyres low on inner edges

brake pipe ferules perished

brake pipes corroded

n-s-f wing mirror loose

o-s-f indicator lense missing

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear bushes perished

Fail 18 Nov 2019 97,480 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

both front rack ends have play in

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

both front wheel bearings have slight play in

both rear tyres low on inner edges

brake pipe ferules perished

brake pipes corroded

n-s-f wing mirror loose

o-s-f indicator lense missing

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear bushes perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 84,825 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 82,578 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 82,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,606 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 77,606 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,580 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,983 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,109 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,949 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside headlamp lens damage

offside front tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 65,949 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside front tyre worn edges

nearside headlamp lens damage

offside front tyre worn edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,382 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 55,012 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 51,585 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres becoming low on tread

Pass 12 Jun 2006 46,471 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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T318 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T318 STA, 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 T318 STA registered?

T318 STA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 1999.

Is T318 STA safe to buy?

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