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T337 VAC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,018 mi
Last recorded149,018 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT337 VAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2017 149,018 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 142,895 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 142,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 135,088 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 129,221 miles

Offside front outer floor pan starting to corrode

Rear inner c/v boots split

Slight play in front inner track rod ends

Pass 27 Mar 2013 124,579 miles

slight play in steering system

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 25 Mar 2013 124,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

centre exhaust mounting broken

slight play in steering system

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2012 118,841 miles

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres getting low

Slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 118,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover starting to deteriorate

Rear tyres getting low

Slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension and brake components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 114,428 miles

Nearside washer weak

Rear indicators slightly discoloured

Slight play in offside front inner track rod end

Vehicle showing general signs of surface corrosion on chassis, suspension, steering and brake components

Pass 19 Mar 2010 108,982 miles

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 Mar 2009 103,884 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery appears to have leaked in boot

screen wash leaking under bonnet although sufficient water is hitting screen

Pass 29 Oct 2007 94,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,664 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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T337 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 T337 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 T337 VAC registered?

T337 VAC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 1999.

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