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T346 CNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT346 CNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 139,605 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 139,539 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 121,826 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,535 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 89,535 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 89,486 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

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

Rear brake imbalance 51%.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 88,631 miles

windscreen scratched and chipped

Fail 28 Nov 2011 88,620 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

windscreen scratched and chipped

Pass 3 Dec 2010 80,546 miles

front pads low

offside front headlamp chipped

rear discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play at nearside front steering idler

Fail 1 Dec 2010 80,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front pads low

offside front headlamp chipped

rear discs corroded

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play at nearside front steering idler

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,046 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 73,049 miles

Steering box leaking

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 72,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Steering box leaking oil?.

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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T346 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T346 CNH, 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 T346 CNH registered?

T346 CNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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