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T78 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

206,560 mi
Last recorded206,560 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT78 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 206,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe just before flexi hose is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe just before flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 201,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 192,894 miles

general condition

Pass 24 Jun 2016 177,306 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

crack in windscreen

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2015 161,198 miles

General condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2014 143,682 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 143,568 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,849 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 121,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 114,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 96,482 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 89,062 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 80,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 73,886 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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T78 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T78 MBH, 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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T78 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 1999.

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