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T54 TPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,722 mi
Last recorded215,722 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT54 TPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2020 215,722 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front coil spring upper mounting cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Door panels and body panels corroding

Exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside mirror glass held in with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 211,721 miles

Front and rear body panels corroding

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 211,721 miles

Front and rear body panels corroding

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear and offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 208,483 miles

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroding through

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 May 2018 208,482 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/S/Inner wing next to washer bottle and top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

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

O/S/F wheel arch corroding through

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 May 2017 204,243 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 204,243 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2016 198,002 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 198,002 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 190,266 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Offside front wheelarch deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 183,433 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 175,499 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 175,499 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 163,825 miles

N/S/R outer sidelamp bulb inoperative, but 2 fitted.

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Water ingress into O/S headlamp

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

Fail 9 May 2012 163,825 miles

N/S/R outer sidelamp bulb inoperative, but 2 fitted.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Water ingress into O/S headlamp

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 150,281 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 150,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 141,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 135,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 128,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear view mirror discoloured

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

Pass 21 May 2007 118,921 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 104,973 miles

slight wear in nera side rear lower suspension arm outer main mounting bush

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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T54 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T54 TPA, 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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T54 TPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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