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T74 PAB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,363 mi
Last recorded99,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 PAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 99,363 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 99,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 94,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 coil sprigs corroded

corrotion underside of vehicle

front discs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2016 94,435 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

all 4 coil sprigs corroded

all 4 tyres perished

both front tyres wearing on edges

corrotion underside of vehicle

front discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,694 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 86,691 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,691 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 78,898 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 73,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Brake Discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2011 65,486 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,591 miles

fuel smell around tank area (no leak found)

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2009 49,800 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,238 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,586 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 32,277 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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T74 PAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 T74 PAB, 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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T74 PAB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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