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T793 VUK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,576 mi
Last recorded184,576 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT793 VUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 184,576 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 176,667 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 165,654 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 155,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 18 Jul 2009 155,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside repeater lamp lens missing

Pass 19 Jul 2008 139,713 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)

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no exposed sharp edges present

number plates incorrectly spaced but still ledgeable

Fail 19 Jul 2008 139,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front offside and nearside wing wheel arches corroding but no exposed sharp edges present

number plates incorrectly spaced but still ledgeable

Fail 19 Jun 2007 119,639 miles

Air bag warning light is 'on'

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,639 miles

Air bag warning light is 'on'

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jul 2006 104,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 104,136 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 87,360 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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T793 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T793 VUK, 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 T793 VUK registered?

T793 VUK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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