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T351 RDE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

150,308 mi
Last recorded150,308 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT351 RDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 150,308 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,295 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2019 150,148 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 147,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear foor and inner sills/chassis corroded slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2018 147,234 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear foor and inner sills/chassis corroded slightly

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,967 miles

Aux drive belt deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 140,440 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear inner sills corroded slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,023 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 132,986 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,770 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 123,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 113,513 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,347 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,602 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 78,348 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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T351 RDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T351 RDE, 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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T351 RDE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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