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T729 RHJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,406 mi
Last recorded117,406 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 RHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 117,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 117,406 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,913 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,988 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 89,988 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 83,366 miles

All tyres out out shape (flat spots)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,276 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,502 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 74,502 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,731 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 60,719 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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T729 RHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc 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 T729 RHJ, 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 T729 RHJ registered?

T729 RHJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1999.

Is T729 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T729 RHJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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