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T378 VWS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,168 mi
Last recorded146,168 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT378 VWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 146,168 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 146,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 141,299 miles

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Front brake pads wearing low

Lower engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 141,299 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Front brake pads wearing low

Lower engine cover fitted

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2010 140,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 137,168 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 136,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

oil leak from engine

Pass 20 May 2008 130,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2007 124,400 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 124,276 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

small crack in near side rear lamp unit but not showing white light to rear

Pass 25 Apr 2006 114,033 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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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T378 VWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T378 VWS, 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 T378 VWS registered?

T378 VWS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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