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T759 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,780 mi
Last recorded148,780 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2012 148,780 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all indicator bulbs slightly faded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear flexihoses perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering

some surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

steel brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,647 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded.

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 3 Mar 2010 144,125 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 142,014 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner joint

Pass 12 Mar 2008 138,470 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 133,899 miles

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

both rear brake discs rusting

Pass 16 Mar 2006 128,787 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2006 128,787 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs are rusty

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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T759 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T759 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 T759 SHC registered?

T759 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1999.

Is T759 SHC safe to buy?

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