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T514 NCH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,897 mi
Last recorded127,897 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT514 NCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,897 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 122,742 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 122,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 115,750 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 115,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 107,452 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 107,452 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 98,502 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 91,039 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 91,039 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 84,670 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 84,670 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 76,238 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 76,238 miles

Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T514 NCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T514 NCH, 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 T514 NCH registered?

T514 NCH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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