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T344 HCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,583 mi
Last recorded164,583 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT344 HCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 164,583 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 164,397 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 154,586 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 9 Jan 2015 143,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 143,781 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 135,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 128,304 miles

Centre exhaust bracket has fractured but system still adequately supported

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 120,953 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,872 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s h/lamp glass chipped

rear wiper rubber split

srs w/light stays on

Fail 16 Dec 2010 112,872 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

n/s h/lamp glass chipped

rear wiper rubber split

srs w/light stays on

Pass 22 Dec 2009 107,175 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil seapage from auto pipes lower radiator

Pass 31 Dec 2008 101,323 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2008 101,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 94,509 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,130 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

vehicle is fitted with under engine pannel

Pass 12 Aug 2006 85,383 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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T344 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T344 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 T344 HCW registered?

T344 HCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T344 HCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T344 HCW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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