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T342 BTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 BTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 100,522 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 96,098 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 91,611 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2024 91,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 89,054 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle and other metal items showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2021 89,054 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle and other metal items showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2020 85,545 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 84,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering box linkage

Pass 3 Aug 2018 83,332 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 82,552 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,743 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,630 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,718 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 74,628 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 72,416 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,644 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 67,585 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 63,925 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 55,351 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 52,286 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 48,057 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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T342 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T342 BTR, 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 T342 BTR registered?

T342 BTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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