CarVerify

Free Car Check

T79 UCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,649 mi
Last recorded195,649 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT79 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 195,649 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexible brake hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front and rear metal brake pipes leading to flexible brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front and rear wings corroding

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Center floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 194,192 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheel arches corroded rear inner sills corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2019 191,386 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner sills corroding

front and rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2018 187,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis legs corroding

Rear inner and outer wheel arches and front wings corroding not holed

Fail 15 Aug 2018 187,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear chassis legs corroding

Rear inner and outer wheel arches and front wings corroding not holed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 182,848 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber poor damping

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

Rear chassis corroding both sides

wings and wheel arches corroding

Fail 3 Aug 2017 182,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor corroded to excess (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear shock absorber poor damping

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

Rear chassis corroding both sides

wings and wheel arches corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2016 179,509 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front wings rear inner sills and rear arches corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2015 175,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside rear floor rear wheel arches and inner rear wheel arch and front wings corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2014 170,406 miles

slight corrosion to front wings

Pass 1 Aug 2013 165,008 miles

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

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED AND ENGINE LOWER COVERS FITTED

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

REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARS SCREEN

Pass 31 Jul 2012 159,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE STEERING TIE ROD INNER JOINTS

STEERING DAMPER FEELS WORN AND DOES NOT HAVE MUCH EFFECT

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 153,553 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND OUTER SILLS UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

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

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

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING TIE ROD BALL JOINTS

Pass 6 Aug 2010 148,419 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

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

UNABLE TO CLEARLY SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 4 Aug 2009 142,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

WIPER POOR BUT CLEARING SCREEN

Pass 4 Aug 2008 135,994 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 135,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 128,435 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 119,084 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T79 UCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T79 UCD, 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

How do I check the history of T79 UCD?

You can check the full history of T79 UCD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T79 UCD registered?

T79 UCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is T79 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T79 UCD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T79 UCD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T79 UCD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.