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T728 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,080 mi
Last recorded157,080 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT728 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 157,080 miles

Both sills covered

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter breather pipe split

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 157,061 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both sills covered

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter breather pipe split

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 156,632 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 156,620 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 155,998 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Aug 2020 153,102 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r + o/s/r - both front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 147,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,635 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front spring top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 132,701 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 126,142 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 120,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,199 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,839 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 102,305 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 96,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2010 93,245 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 93,245 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,546 miles

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

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

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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T728 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 T728 SHC, 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 T728 SHC registered?

T728 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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