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T404 USG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,024 mi
Last recorded43,024 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT404 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 43,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 35,214 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with very perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 35,214 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm with very perished side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2016 33,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

both front coil springs rusty at bottom

both front discs are worn/lipped

both front tyres perished, cracking on out side wall

front brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres perished (dot code 2205)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,729 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on wall

n/s/r tyre cracking on wall

Pass 21 Aug 2013 25,162 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs rusty at bottom

n/side front outer cover missing front flasher

n/side front tyre cracking outer wall

o/side front tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,830 miles

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

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

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

cracking on o/side rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,633 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/r tyre splitting on tread

Pass 19 Aug 2009 19,697 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 18,523 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,899 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 16,899 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 15,651 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 14,348 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 14,348 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 USG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 USG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T404 USG registered?

T404 USG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T404 USG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T404 USG shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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