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T737 TBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,533 mi
Last recorded193,533 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT737 TBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 193,533 miles

all brake flexi hoses cracked

all tyres cracked/perished

play inner steering joints ns os

Fail 27 Mar 2019 193,531 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake flexi hoses cracked

all tyres cracked/perished

engine oil cap missing

horn weak

play inner steering joints ns os

Fail 6 Mar 2019 193,421 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

All Four Tyres Have Cracks In Side Walls

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

Nearside Front Tyre Starting To Wear On Outer Edge

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracks (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracks (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracks (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 188,697 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 188,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 187,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 185,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 183,599 miles

Both front headlamp pattone flat line

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

Offside front inner tie rod inner joint play

Fail 6 Mar 2015 183,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front headlamp pattone flat line

Front and rear number plates honey cone effect and poor condition

Offside front inner tie rod inner joint play

Pass 28 Sep 2007 164,428 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 164,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T737 TBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T737 TBD, 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 T737 TBD registered?

T737 TBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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