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T336 VAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT336 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,356 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 92,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 85,924 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 77,507 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level is slightly low

front washer jets are partially blocked

gearbox appears to be very oily

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight "play" in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

slight "play" through steering box when turned slightly in each direction

slight blow at joint of centre and rear exhaust sections

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point and rubber pad is missing

Pass 4 Aug 2008 77,507 miles

engine oil level is slightly low

front washer jets are partially blocked

gearbox appears to be very oily

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

slight "play" in nearside front inner track rod ball joint

slight "play" through steering box when turned slightly in each direction

slight blow at joint of centre and rear exhaust sections

slight dampness to offside front shock absorber

surface corrosion to nearside front jacking point and rubber pad is missing

Pass 1 Aug 2007 68,082 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 68,082 miles

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

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

rear brake pads very low

Pass 7 Nov 2006 125,778 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 115,769 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 115,769 miles

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

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

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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T336 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T336 VAC, 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 T336 VAC registered?

T336 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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