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T739 EES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,438 mi
Last recorded178,438 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT739 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 178,438 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all pipes not checked

covers over sills

general corros under car

Fail 7 May 2013 172,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 7 May 2013 172,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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 16 May 2012 165,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

differential oil leaks

Fail 11 May 2012 165,684 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

differential oil leaks

Pass 10 May 2011 158,575 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 153,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

differential oil leaks

Pass 11 May 2009 146,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 146,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2008 141,238 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 131,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

THE MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET IS MISSING

Pass 10 May 2007 131,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

THE MIDDLE EXHAUST BRACKET IS MISSING

Pass 9 May 2006 125,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 125,516 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front 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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T739 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T739 EES, 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 T739 EES registered?

T739 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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