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T349 UMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT349 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,342 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 95,320 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 95,320 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,213 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,737 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 82,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing low

slight axle oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,347 miles

osr panel has slight damage

Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,347 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr panel has slight damage

rear differential has slight oil leak

suspect slight play in nsf lower suspension arm ball joint

suspect sligt play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 71,482 miles

rear diff has a leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 71,482 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

front wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

SUSPECT slight play in nsf and osf suspension lower swivel pins

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges, advise tracking

nsr tyre tread getting low and outer wall is damaged

rear diff has a leak

warning light

Pass 27 Sep 2012 65,137 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 60,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 52,744 miles

Diff oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,744 miles

Diff oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2009 47,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,253 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 40,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 32,501 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 26,579 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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T349 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T349 UMV, 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 T349 UMV registered?

T349 UMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1999.

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