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T342 FES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,085 mi
Last recorded156,085 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 FES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 156,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 156,055 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 152,549 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 149,057 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 144,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,910 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 132,988 miles

Both front and near side rear tyres are perished

Both front shock-absorber casings are corroded

Rear brake imbalance is 29%

Various suspension components are corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 129,305 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 129,303 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 125,168 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTED TO LOSE COLOUR

VARIOUS BRAKS PIPES CORRODED

Fail 13 Sep 2014 125,162 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR INDICATORS STARTED TO LOSE COLOUR

VARIOUS BRAKS PIPES CORRODED

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,127 miles

All 4 tyre treads are low

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Fail 7 Sep 2013 121,118 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All 4 tyre treads are low

both front brake pipes are corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are corroded

both rear flexy brake hoses are perished

Pass 8 Sep 2012 117,107 miles

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 113,787 miles

nearside rear lower front suspension arm has slight damage

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,696 miles

both front brake pipes are corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,696 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2009 105,734 miles

frontbrake balance slightly out

Pass 11 Mar 2008 96,264 miles

nearside rear suspension tie bar slight damage

offside rear tyre near wear indicators

Pass 13 Mar 2007 90,863 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 86,091 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 FES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FES, 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 FES registered?

T342 FES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T342 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for T342 FES shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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