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T37 VHO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

151,651 mi
Last recorded151,651 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 VHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 151,651 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 150,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion round bung. marked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion above back box

Fail 21 Oct 2022 150,850 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring cup mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front spring not seated correctly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear corrosion round bung. marked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion above back box

Pass 10 Nov 2021 148,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

floor corroded n/s/r round rubber bung

Fail 2 Nov 2021 148,670 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

floor corroded n/s/r round rubber bung

Pass 23 Mar 2020 148,099 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 148,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 144,711 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 144,711 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 141,198 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,788 miles

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

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

doors and wings corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 131,293 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 126,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 120,842 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 116,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 109,267 miles

Corrosion on both rear springs

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 27 Mar 2012 109,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Corrosion on both rear springs

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 Mar 2011 100,955 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 100,955 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,316 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 92,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 82,735 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 77,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 70,810 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 64,630 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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T37 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T37 VHO, 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 T37 VHO registered?

T37 VHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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