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T456 MYC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT456 MYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,050 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 128,050 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 124,010 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 104,742 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2014 104,742 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 101,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 97,129 miles

engine covers fitted

undershields fitted

Fail 8 May 2012 97,129 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undershields fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 91,605 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 81,704 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 81,683 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 78,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 71,571 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 67,449 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 61,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 61,472 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2005 54,806 miles
Fail 5 May 2005 54,805 miles

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

front pads low †slight wear in offside lower ball joint † †

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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T456 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T456 MYC, 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 T456 MYC registered?

T456 MYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T456 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T456 MYC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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