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T342 HCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

162,958 mi
Last recorded162,958 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT342 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 162,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 160,302 miles

both front wheel arches corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s steering idler has some play

n/s/r and o/sr metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding

o/s headlamp lens has some damage

Fail 28 Apr 2017 160,295 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported center section (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s steering idler has some play

both front wheel arches corroding

both rear outer sills corroding

n/s steering idler has some play

n/s/r and o/sr metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroding

o/s headlamp lens has some damage

Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,522 miles

Both front indicators and side repeater fading to white light.

Front Both front flexie brakes hoses cracked / perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,522 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both front indicators and side repeater fading to white light.

Front Both front flexie brakes hoses cracked / perished

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 154,879 miles

both front steering knuckles have slight play

both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm

Fail 30 Apr 2015 154,826 miles

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

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

both front steering knuckles have slight play

both rear tyre treads low at 2 mm

Pass 28 Apr 2014 146,584 miles

plactic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,692 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower swevils have some up/down movement (Advise attention)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2013 136,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower swevils have some up/down movement (Advise attention)

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2012 127,156 miles

n/s/f lower swevil has some play

o/s/f lower swevil has some play

Fail 21 May 2012 127,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f lower swevil has some play

o/s/f lower swevil has some play

Pass 18 May 2011 116,485 miles

both front lower swevils have some lift/play

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 18 May 2011 116,485 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower swevils have some lift/play

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 19 May 2010 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front pipe bolts corroded

Pass 9 May 2009 92,495 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to crack

slight play from front steering

Pass 7 May 2008 84,156 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 76,911 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,976 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 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 T342 HCW, 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 HCW registered?

T342 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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