MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
washer bottle has fluid leak
oil leak
slight blow exhaust manifold area
slight play inner drag link joints
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
windscreen delaminating
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre close to limit
oil leak
slight blow exhaust manifold area
slight play inner drag link joints
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
windscreen delaminating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre close to limit
slight play inner drag link joints
surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle
windscreen delaminating
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
surface corrosion to parts of rear steel b/pipes
windscreen delaminating
Both rear brake hoses deteriorating and ferules corroding
Engine oil leak
General light corrosion to suspension arms
O/s/f upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Some general corrosion to rear subframe and components
Windscreen delaminating
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both rear brake hoses deteriorating and ferules corroding
Engine oil leak
General light corrosion to suspension arms
O/s/f upper ball joint dust cover deteriorating
O/s/r brake pads worn close to limits
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination
Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
Some drag to o/s/r brake
Some general corrosion to rear subframe and components
Windscreen delaminating
All brake pads 50% approximately
Both outer track rod end dust boots deteriorating
Both rear tyres worn to 2mm wear bars
O/s/f tyre worn close to 2mm wear bars
O/s/f upper suspension joint dust boot deteriorating
Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure and components
Some corrosion to rear subframe and components
Some drag on o/s/r brake
Minor damage to n/s/f tyre wall
Plastic sill covers preventing full examination
Slight oil leak from rear axle
Front number plate cracked
Oil leak from rear axle
Windscreen washers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T42 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 VBL, 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 T42 VBL registered?
T42 VBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1999.
Is T42 VBL safe to buy?
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