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T747 EES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,674 mi
Last recorded94,674 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 EES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2019 94,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 90,035 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault b a s light on (3.4.1c)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play both front (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion and wear on rear brake discs

corrosion on bodywork

cut in offside rear tyre

damage on bumpers

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,953 miles

BAS light on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 86,953 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BAS light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 79,774 miles

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

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2015 72,538 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,467 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,560 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 58,147 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 58,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,603 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 51,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,101 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,064 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 46,061 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,240 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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T747 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 T747 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 T747 EES registered?

T747 EES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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