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T525 NUD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,667 mi
Last recorded188,667 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT525 NUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 188,667 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 188,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 188,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge wron

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring worn Both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 171,286 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber rusted

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 171,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber rusted

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 159,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 147,938 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 137,961 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 127,751 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 121,088 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 115,902 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 113,968 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 113,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 111,106 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 111,106 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 104,545 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 91,776 miles

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

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

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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T525 NUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T525 NUD, 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 T525 NUD registered?

T525 NUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

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