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T527 MUD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,012 mi
Last recorded187,012 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT527 MUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 187,012 miles

osf headlamp glass cracked.outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 186,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

osf headlamp glass cracked.outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2011 180,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SRS light is on

Fail 3 Dec 2011 179,756 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

ABS and SRS lights are on

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 177,395 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

tested in icy conditions

Fail 18 Dec 2010 177,395 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tested in icy conditions

Pass 18 Dec 2009 169,293 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter is split.

outer rear seat belt retracting mechanisms lazy.

rear number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 169,293 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter is split.

outer rear seat belt retracting mechanisms lazy.

rear number plate is deteriorated.

Fail 16 Dec 2009 169,240 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

nearside front lower suspension ball joint gaiter is split.

outer rear seat belt retracting mechanisms lazy.

rear number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 161,436 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 161,436 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 161,420 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

tailgate becoming corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 152,521 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 143,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front 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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T527 MUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T527 MUD, 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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T527 MUD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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