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T393 SMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT393 SMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,594 miles

Slight play offside bottom ball joint

Slight play offside front steering arms

Pass 16 Feb 2015 116,800 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 110,974 miles

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Fail 17 Feb 2014 110,973 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s steering arm joint

Pass 18 Feb 2013 108,915 miles

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 21 Feb 2012 105,325 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 105,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 98,705 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 98,705 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,814 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 88,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 87,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 77,412 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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T393 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T393 SMA, 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 T393 SMA registered?

T393 SMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T393 SMA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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