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T74 RNS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,407 mi
Last recorded106,407 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT74 RNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,407 miles

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

a/ both front to back brake pipes

Pass 17 Jun 2008 102,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 102,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 98,949 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 95,390 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2005 95,390 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T74 RNS, 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 T74 RNS registered?

T74 RNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T74 RNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T74 RNS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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