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T342 VAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,932 mi
Last recorded200,932 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 200,932 miles

FLOOR ADJACENT TO GROMMET ON BOTH REAR FLOORS CORRODED (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA) - SUGGEST ATTENTION

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON WHEEL ARCHES AND BOOT LID

Fail 24 Feb 2017 200,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FLOOR ADJACENT TO GROMMET ON BOTH REAR FLOORS CORRODED (NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA) - SUGGEST ATTENTION

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

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON WHEEL ARCHES AND BOOT LID

Pass 1 Mar 2016 192,685 miles

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

both rear floors slight corrossion

Pass 5 Mar 2015 183,238 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 183,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 174,092 miles

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

both front road wheels out of round/damaged (in pact damage)

near side front air bag turned off

near side front tyre sidewall damaged

near side rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge and under inflated - suggest replacement

Pass 5 Mar 2013 164,390 miles

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

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

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

srs warning light on

Fail 5 Mar 2013 164,389 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

srs warning light on

Pass 7 Mar 2012 149,241 miles

srs light on

Pass 21 Feb 2011 135,334 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

slight dampness at base of injectors

srs light on

wiper blades not clearing screen very well

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,073 miles

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

wiper blade slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,273 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 109,747 miles

Steering damper slight leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 100,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 90,977 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 VAP 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 80%.

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 VAP, 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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T342 VAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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