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T376 AGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,569 mi
Last recorded260,569 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT376 AGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 260,569 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged at fuel tank breather hose (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both h/lamp glasses damaged

both number plates damaged

rear prop cupling cracked

wiper arm slow/sticks

Pass 6 Mar 2017 257,548 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing badly, attention soon.

Both headlights chipped, & have been celotaped over. Pattern still ok.

Corrosion to both front wings, & front doors.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield fixings corroded & loose.

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 257,546 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Both front tyres scrubbing badly, attention soon.

Both headlights chipped, & have been celotaped over. Pattern still ok.

Corrosion to both front wings, & front doors.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear heat shield fixings corroded & loose.

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

Wheel trims fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 252,279 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 0mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Caster bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn 0mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

wind screen wiper smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 247,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 239,669 miles

Condensation n/s headlight, not affecting beam pattern.

Condensation n/s/f indicator.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight corrosion to n/s/f wing & door. Also o/s/f wing.No sharp edges.

Fail 7 Mar 2014 239,664 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Condensation n/s headlight, not affecting beam pattern.

Condensation n/s/f indicator.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight corrosion to n/s/f wing & door. Also o/s/f wing.No sharp edges.

Pass 8 Mar 2013 233,401 miles

Exhaust downpipe bracket bolt missing but exhaust secure

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside rear floor surface corossion but not seriously weakened

offside rear inner sill surface corossion but not seriously weakened

some surface corossion to all whell arches no sharp edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 227,783 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 227,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components.

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 219,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads appear low

rear number plate faded

stonechips and cracks in windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2011 219,735 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads appear low

rear number plate faded

stonechips and cracks in windscreen

Pass 5 Mar 2010 214,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 209,624 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 201,866 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 201,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 183,041 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 162,801 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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T376 AGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T376 AGO, 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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T376 AGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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