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T745 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,848 mi
Last recorded110,848 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT745 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,848 miles

Offside Screen Washer not working but still has fluid to screen from Nearside washer.

Fail 20 Feb 2020 109,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Screen Washer not working but still has fluid to screen from Nearside washer.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,600 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,224 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 69,948 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,362 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,271 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 52,261 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 45,289 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 45,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,503 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,948 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 36,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 33,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 33,497 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,978 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 27,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,391 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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T745 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T745 SHC, 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 T745 SHC registered?

T745 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T745 SHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T745 SHC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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