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T759 TCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,478 mi
Last recorded182,478 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 TCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 182,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from rear diff

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 177,504 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear diff mist of oill

Pass 11 Jan 2018 177,504 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cv boot slightly damaged.

Rear Diff mist of oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2017 177,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2016 164,845 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 May 2016 164,825 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Inner Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 155,174 miles

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

advise both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Fail 13 May 2015 155,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Fail 30 Jun 2014 147,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,118 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 137,118 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 126,530 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 126,530 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,490 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 29 Dec 2010 114,490 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2009 102,327 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 102,327 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 91,307 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 74,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 65,015 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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T759 TCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T759 TCA, 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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T759 TCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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