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T38 YDC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,711 mi
Last recorded114,711 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 YDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 114,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s mirror backing loose o/s headlight beam image getting poor

Fail 24 Mar 2015 114,711 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s mirror backing loose o/s headlight beam image getting poor

Pass 7 Mar 2014 112,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn bad on inner shoulders recomend track checked both rear tyres down to 2mm wear bars recomend all tyres should be changed

Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,094 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 103,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear shockers corroded on casing

fuel pipes heavily rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,698 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Feb 2010 96,005 miles

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

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode near all flexible hoses steering damper slightly damp

Fail 24 Feb 2010 96,005 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode near all flexible hoses steering damper slightly damp

Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,174 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 92,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,909 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 64,260 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2006 64,260 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 58,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise n/s/f steering drop link arm †advise o/s/f tyre

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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T38 YDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T38 YDC, 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 T38 YDC registered?

T38 YDC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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