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T42 TPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,063 mi
Last recorded109,063 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 109,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 108,185 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,707 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 89,446 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 75,715 miles

rear diff case leaking advise

Fail 28 Jun 2016 75,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

rear diff case leaking advise

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,640 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 50,161 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 39,749 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 35,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 32,959 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 31,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 29,462 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 29,461 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 23,536 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,344 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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T42 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T42 TPA, 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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T42 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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