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T784 SHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,724 mi
Last recorded141,724 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT784 SHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 141,724 miles

BOTH Rear Inner Arches/Sill Slightly Corroded

N/S/F Outer Sill Slightly Corroded (jacking Damage)

REAR Exhaust Heat shield Insecure

REAR Valance Corrosion

Underside Of Vehicle Has Slight Corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2015 138,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer sills covered by sill covers preventing full inspection

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 137,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 131,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn on side wall

o/s/r inner sill/boot floor corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2013 127,380 miles

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

n/s sill corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,168 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 117,166 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,512 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 111,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 106,799 miles

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

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 103,883 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,883 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 97,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 91,758 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 91,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T784 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T784 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 T784 SHC registered?

T784 SHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 June 1999.

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