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T789 RWT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,181 mi
Last recorded124,181 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT789 RWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2015 124,181 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 124,181 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,460 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 113,460 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,071 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,683 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 77,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 71,219 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 65,505 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 65,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 58,266 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 58,266 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 51,356 miles

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

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

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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T789 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T789 RWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T789 RWT registered?

T789 RWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T789 RWT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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