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T641 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT641 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2020 128,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Around the sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Minor damage to fuel cap

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Minor (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 125,989 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 125,989 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 121,516 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriated

rear inner sill/suspension mount sections surface corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 121,510 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriated

rear inner sill/suspension mount sections surface corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,486 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 112,257 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,373 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre outer sidewalls perished

offside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 99,329 miles

advise all tyres perishing,close to legal requirements

advise bodywork-chassis corroding

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise front bumper-lower spoiler damaged-loose

advise front screen chipped

Fail 12 Jun 2014 99,322 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

advise all tyres perishing,close to legal requirements

advise bodywork-chassis corroding

advise brakes,steering,suspension and exhaust components all corroding

advise front bumper-lower spoiler damaged-loose

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front track rod end gaitor perished and weeping

advise off side rear jacking point block missing

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,025 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 96,539 miles

Corrosion around all four wheel arches, (only surface corrosion)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 92,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,175 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 81,983 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

front wiper blade split

Pass 14 Jun 2008 78,219 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2008 78,219 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 74,376 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 68,438 miles

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

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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T641 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T641 SPB, 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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T641 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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