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T521 NAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,757 mi
Last recorded114,757 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT521 NAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 114,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES LIKAGE ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 112,055 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,846 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat (rear floor pan excessively corroded) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door excessively corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear door excessively corroded

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside both wheel arches corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 108,272 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 108,272 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,270 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 99,145 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 90,405 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn edge

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

Nearside Rear floor pan corroded around grommet hole

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 69,892 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 69,892 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear spring corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 57,054 miles

Manufacturers plastic side sills, unable to fully inspect.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted at manufacture.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 47,975 miles

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)

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

manufacturers plastic outer sills fitted, so unable to fully inspect sills.

Pass 20 Jun 2011 45,364 miles

1, both front brake discs on inner face have partial wear showing. 2, plastic manufacturers sill covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect outer sills.

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)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 45,364 miles

1, both front brake discs on inner face have partial wear showing. 2, plastic manufacturers sill covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect outer sills.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,719 miles

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

plastic side sill covers fitted by manufacturer. Unable to fully inspect sills.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,167 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 29,740 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 27,649 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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T521 NAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T521 NAR, 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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T521 NAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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