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T640 UCF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,393 mi
Last recorded149,393 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT640 UCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 149,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear(requires attention) (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres out of shape and age cracking

some corrosion in places

Fail 22 Dec 2020 149,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres out of shape and age cracking

some corrosion in places

Pass 23 May 2018 147,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 23 May 2018 147,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 145,337 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 May 2017 145,304 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 May 2016 142,185 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions close to limit

front exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 12 May 2016 142,166 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emissions close to limit

front exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 136,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 12 May 2015 136,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

emissions close to limit

exhaust front clamp corroded

front tyres wearing low on edges

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 May 2014 132,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust front clamp corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 132,474 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust front clamp corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 128,418 miles

emissions close to limit

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,467 miles

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

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

SRS light on

centre exhaust mounting corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Feb 2011 116,753 miles

middle exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

some metal brake pipes corrodeing

somer movement in front suspention/steering

srs light on dash

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,801 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 111,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 92,428 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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T640 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T640 UCF, 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 T640 UCF registered?

T640 UCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T640 UCF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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