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1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,700 mi
Last recorded126,700 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT679 PDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 126,700 miles

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Slight play in offside front upper & lower ball joints

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2015 126,700 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear tyre close to the legal limit

Slight play in offside front upper & lower ball joints

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 120,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 117,900 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 117,900 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 106,696 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,689 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC WORN & LIPPED

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,064 miles

steering damper worn

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

distortion to rear service brakes

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

various small stonechips on front windscreen both inside zone 'A' and in remainder of the swept area

Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

distortion to rear service brakes

steering damper worn

various small stonechips on front windscreen both inside zone 'A' and in remainder of the swept area

Pass 1 Dec 2006 105,060 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 105,042 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 102,466 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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T679 PDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T679 PDF, 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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T679 PDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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