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T729 VUG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,424 mi
Last recorded99,424 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT729 VUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 99,424 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 92,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,596 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 81,166 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,223 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 78,223 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORROSSION

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,616 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 74,616 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside 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 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T729 VUG registered?

T729 VUG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T729 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T729 VUG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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