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T7 TRB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,230 mi
Last recorded85,230 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT7 TRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 85,230 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 82,130 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,456 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 79,456 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,913 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 75,913 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 73,379 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 67,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 67,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2012 65,374 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,261 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,856 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,856 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 55,167 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 55,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 51,521 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 51,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 47,370 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 40,862 miles

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

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

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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T7 TRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T7 TRB, 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 T7 TRB?

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What year was T7 TRB registered?

T7 TRB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T7 TRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T7 TRB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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