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T741 OAG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,078 mi
Last recorded146,078 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT741 OAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 146,078 miles

Nearside Front door bottom corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2023 146,078 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front door bottom corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 145,670 miles

covers fitted underneath

Pass 1 Dec 2020 144,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 142,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 140,288 miles

plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 7 Jun 2017 136,490 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 133,504 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 129,072 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 129,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 121,764 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 121,719 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 110,813 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 99,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 93,970 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 88,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 84,385 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,932 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 71,426 miles

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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T741 OAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T741 OAG, 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 T741 OAG registered?

T741 OAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T741 OAG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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