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T401 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

112,755 mi
Last recorded112,755 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT401 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 112,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 112,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,866 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 106,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,618 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 101,618 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,635 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 95,430 miles

front & rear bumpers damaged no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

front number plate damaged not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r light lens damaged no white light shown at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured.

o/s/r brake pad very low not below limits at time of test.

o/s/r tyre on min wear limit and punctured at time of test.

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,425 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s/r brake pads very low not below limits at time of test.

front and rear bumpers damaged not to x/s at time of test.

front number plate damaged not to x/s at time of test.

n/s/r light lens damaged no white light shown at time of test.

n/s/r tyre punctured.

o/s/r tyre on min wear limits at time of test and punctured twice.

slight play/lift in n/s/f & o/s/f lower ball joints not to x/s at time of test.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 95,363 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Off side rear tyre rotation is incorrect.

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,888 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,265 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,901 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 76,901 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 72,291 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 72,291 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 65,902 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 65,902 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 57,952 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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T401 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 T401 ATR, 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 T401 ATR registered?

T401 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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