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T764 VGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,996 mi
Last recorded122,996 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT764 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,996 miles

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

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

floor corroded at nearside front floor

floor corroded at offside front floor

Fail 31 Oct 2013 122,992 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

floor corroded at nearside front floor

floor corroded at offside front floor

Pass 27 Oct 2012 113,507 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 113,482 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 103,613 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2011 103,613 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,751 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 94,751 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,743 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 85,743 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 75,477 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 75,477 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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T764 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T764 VGA, 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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T764 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 1999.

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