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T791 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

145,972 mi
Last recorded145,972 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT791 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 145,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside reflector lens missing.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,514 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/arch (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 140,514 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/door shut (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut/arch (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 134,242 miles

Both rear tyres tread and sidewalls cracking

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,158 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Difficult to check due to its location (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 122,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

starting to corode on offside rear arch

starting to corrode in offside & nearside rear door shuts

Fail 3 Oct 2014 122,390 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

starting to corode in offside & nearside rear door shuts

starting to corode on offside rear arch

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,361 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 116,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,708 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,460 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2010 100,552 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 100,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 95,584 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

front number plate loose

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 95,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

advice tracking check

brake pipes corroding

front number plate loose

n/s/r brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,857 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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 76,700 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2006 76,700 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate cracked

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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T791 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T791 MGW, 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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T791 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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