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T374 PEF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,907 mi
Last recorded135,907 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT374 PEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 135,907 miles

ALL OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

OUTER SILL COVERS ARE FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY BEHIND

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING ARM JOINTS

SRS WARNING LAMP IS ON

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS WORN

Fail 11 May 2010 135,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

ALL OUTER WHEEL ARCHES ARE CORRODED

ALL SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

O/S/F INDICATOR LAMP IS DAMAGED

OUTER SILL COVERS ARE FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK FULLY BEHIND

SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F AND O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING ARM JOINTS

SRS WARNING LAMP IS ON

THE FRONT EXHAUST MOUNT IS WORN

Pass 11 May 2009 130,936 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2009 130,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 128,861 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERING BOX

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 128,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STERING BOX

UNABLE TO TEST OUTER SILLS FULLY (PLASTIC TRIMS FITTED)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 126,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 123,787 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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T374 PEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T374 PEF, 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 T374 PEF registered?

T374 PEF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T374 PEF safe to buy?

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