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T727 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,557 mi
Last recorded116,557 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT727 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 116,557 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underseal

Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,219 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 4 Oct 2024 115,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2023 109,507 miles

Both front tyres have edge wear

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front, N/S has a small chunk of rubber missing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 109,501 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both inner face of discs 80% corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have edge wear

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front, N/S has a small chunk of rubber missing (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering pump/reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Underside (requires attention) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 107,739 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F fog lamp not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush has split (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 104,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

rear heat shield lose

Fail 17 May 2021 104,727 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

drivers washer jet blocked

rear heat shield lose

Pass 8 Jun 2020 102,034 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,940 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,940 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 84,091 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,844 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 76,842 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating brake disc (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.7.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 76,403 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 76,371 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 74,697 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs lipped on inside edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,439 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 58,930 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,851 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,851 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,840 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T727 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 T727 CRF, 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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T727 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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