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T705 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,728 mi
Last recorded102,728 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 102,728 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays/engine covers/under side covers fitted

Fail 20 May 2023 102,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays/engine covers/under side covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2022 97,929 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under-Body Surface Rust

Pass 8 May 2021 92,850 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,534 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 84,351 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 78,209 miles

Slight corrosion around front and rear suspension mounts

Pass 22 May 2017 71,228 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,624 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 69,624 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 63,180 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 58,238 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads 4-5mm

Pass 24 May 2013 52,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 47,316 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 24 May 2011 39,732 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,904 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 30,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,807 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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T705 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T705 MCA, 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 T705 MCA registered?

T705 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T705 MCA safe to buy?

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