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T431 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,873 mi
Last recorded146,873 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT431 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 146,873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 146,873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 138,631 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 138,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excess lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer doorsill to inner sill near seatbelt anchor point and suspension mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs are lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit on long side of pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded quite heavily too (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,350 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,861 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,085 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 111,380 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,213 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 92,337 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,117 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 82,116 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 71,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,531 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 58,184 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 53,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,073 miles

n/s front tyre low on outer edge

nail in n/s rear tyre

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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T431 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 T431 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 T431 ATR registered?

T431 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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