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T448 UCF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,367 mi
Last recorded91,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT448 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 91,367 miles

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

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

age related corrosion to under side

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 91,079 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

under side age related corrosion

wiper recommend clean or replacement

Pass 23 May 2017 90,408 miles

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

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 90,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all rear suspension rubber bushes perished

engine covers under trays fitted

front o/s washer not working

Pass 18 May 2016 89,404 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 87,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,215 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 83,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 79,658 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 76,047 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 76,046 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 72,901 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 72,901 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,863 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,141 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 63,597 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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T448 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T448 UCF, 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 T448 UCF registered?

T448 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

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