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T72 RDK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Lpg 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,062 mi
Last recorded208,062 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT72 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 208,062 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 208,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 195,308 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 186,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 186,451 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 173,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 173,844 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 148,351 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

GAS CERT NO . : 133 10/06/2008 BIRMINGHAM AUTOGAS

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 148,317 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

GAS CERT NO . : 133 10/06/2008 BIRMINGHAM AUTOGAS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 130,608 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,014 miles

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

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

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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T72 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T72 RDK, 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 T72 RDK registered?

T72 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T72 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T72 RDK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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