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T32 OBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,498 mi
Last recorded154,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT32 OBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight twist in o/s/r flex hose

Fail 23 Jun 2016 154,498 miles

Front Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight twist in o/s/r flex hose

Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f head lamp beam image poor

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 24 Jul 2014 145,802 miles

play in both front steering arm inner joints

Pass 19 Nov 2013 141,992 miles

Mail function light staying on

Pass 25 Jan 2013 138,088 miles

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

SRS light illuminated

Slight play in steering track rods

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 25 Jan 2012 235,287 miles

Both headlamps in poor condtion

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Jan 2012 235,287 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2011 227,846 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 215,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 215,577 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 210,523 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 216,152 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 206,326 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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T32 OBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel 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 T32 OBJ, 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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T32 OBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 1999.

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