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T726 VUG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

203,390 mi
Last recorded203,390 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT726 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 203,390 miles

both front lower suspension arms have slight play

engine oil leak

front and rear brake disks corroded

front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

slight free play found at steering wheel

Fail 24 Jun 2011 203,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower suspension arms have slight play

engine oil leak

front and rear brake disks corroded

front steering arms have slight play in ball joints

slight free play found at steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2010 197,579 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 194,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 184,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 173,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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T726 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T726 VUG, 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 T726 VUG registered?

T726 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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