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122,105 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
underbody has surface corrosion
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
underbody has surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and offside rear sills , wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four, casings corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Lower General corrosion
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
Lower General corrosion
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
osf tyre inner sidewall perrished
unable too see brake pads clearly
undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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T497 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 T497 TPU, 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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T497 TPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 1999.
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