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T639 EDM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,845 mi
Last recorded157,845 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT639 EDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 157,845 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 157,816 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 147,691 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 pipes from ABS unit to master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm limit is 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroding

Pass 6 May 2017 137,983 miles

All brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Offside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 14 May 2016 131,203 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes perished but no play in joints

Pass 16 May 2015 124,964 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 124,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 117,469 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 110,708 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 110,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2012 101,912 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 90,607 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 80,870 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 69,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2009 69,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2008 57,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 48,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 48,700 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2006 38,542 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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T639 EDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T639 EDM, 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 T639 EDM registered?

T639 EDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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