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T776 ADP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT776 ADP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 148,107 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 148,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 142,231 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wiper blade split

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Sep 2010 142,145 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front wiper blade split

n/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2009 137,358 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 130,699 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 123,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 114,174 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 113,814 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 108,250 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 108,165 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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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T776 ADP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 T776 ADP, 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 T776 ADP registered?

T776 ADP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T776 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T776 ADP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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