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T792 LOP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,429 mi
Last recorded140,429 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT792 LOP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 140,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 138,913 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2019 138,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.70 . (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 136,891 miles

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

all coil springs hae all coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2017 135,540 miles

all coil springs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing on outer edge (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

all coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,079 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 132,027 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 127,284 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 125,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,249 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,121 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 116,038 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,318 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 107,226 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 107,226 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Advise drivers floor mat makes throtal stick !

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 101,828 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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T792 LOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T792 LOP, 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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T792 LOP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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