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T33 ORR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

54,202 mi
Last recorded54,202 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT33 ORR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 54,202 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 54,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 54,130 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking at inner wheel arch (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All shock absorber casings corroded

Body has slight corrosion

Both front lower ball joints have slight play in a ball joint

Both front outer anti-roll bar D bushes slightly worn

Exhaust heatsheild loose

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly

Offside rear brake pipe across body slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Rear diff has slight leak

Sill covers fitted

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Suspension components slightly corroded

front & rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 48,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear dif showing signs of slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear dif showing signs of slight oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,581 miles

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

transmission oil leak at oil cooler

Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak at diff

oil leak at engine

transmission oil leak at oil cooler

Pass 25 Jan 2013 45,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 43,892 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 42,741 miles

all front and rear tyre sidewalls have multi crackes

Fail 8 Feb 2011 42,741 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all front and rear tyre sidewalls have multi crackes

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,630 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 42,064 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 42,042 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2006 37,123 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 37,123 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mounting rod weak with rust

Slight lift at steering idler arm

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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T33 ORR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T33 ORR, 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 T33 ORR registered?

T33 ORR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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