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T404 PNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

72,516 mi
Last recorded72,516 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 72,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Front + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 71,887 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 corner pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2024 70,710 miles

Central Heat shield loose

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 68,936 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2023 68,915 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened Upper spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened Upper spring mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 66,753 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 65,069 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 63,844 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 63,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 60,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 57,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 53,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,184 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 39,413 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 27,506 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 27,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,213 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 26,945 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 25,496 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 24,669 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 23,984 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 227,821 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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T404 PNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T404 PNV, 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 T404 PNV registered?

T404 PNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T404 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T404 PNV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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