MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
321,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND SCORED
FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED BUT STILL LEGIBLE
NEARSIDE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCHES HAVE SLIGHT RUST
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE
OFFSIDE FRONT & REAR WHEEL ARCH HAS SLIGHT RUST
OFFSIDE FRONT FLOOR PAN HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE
OFFSIDE REAR INNER CILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION
OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
rear diff has slight leak
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake discs s/worn
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake discs s/worn
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion apparent around rear suspension mountings
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear diff leaking slightly from nsr shaft seal and front pinion seal
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T709 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 T709 BLR, 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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T709 BLR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.
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