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T740 MCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

39,033 mi
Last recorded39,033 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 39,033 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 38,849 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 38,568 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,143 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 37,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,870 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 36,170 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 35,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,432 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 33,536 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 33,536 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 32,234 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 31,454 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 30,253 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,377 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,587 miles

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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T740 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T740 MCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T740 MCA registered?

T740 MCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

Is T740 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 MCA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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