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T358 VHU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,103 mi
Last recorded94,103 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT358 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,103 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 94,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2010 91,123 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wings surface corrosion.

Fail 22 May 2010 91,123 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wings surface corrosion.

Pass 30 May 2009 87,941 miles

Oil leak

both front wings surface corrosion.

both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2008 84,894 miles

both front wings and both rear wheel arches surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,258 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 31 May 2007 82,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2006 79,630 miles

offside rear door damaged. †both front wings has surface corrosion.

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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T358 VHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T358 VHU, 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 T358 VHU registered?

T358 VHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 1999.

Is T358 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T358 VHU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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