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T37 VUG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,094 mi
Last recorded242,094 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT37 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 242,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 232,692 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 225,852 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 225,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 210,703 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 210,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 189,713 miles

Advise keeping check of tyre condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 174,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 153,738 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 153,738 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 127,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 115,859 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 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUG, 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 VUG registered?

T37 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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