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T803 UUM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT803 UUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,546 miles

all brake pipes corroded/covered by substance unable to check properly-o/s/f/ shocker damp-slight play in steering box-n/s/f/ shocker damp-all under vehicle corroded

rear brake pads wearing low-rear brakes slightly binding-all 4 coil springs corroded-x2 front shockers corroded-front brake pads wearing low-exhaust corroded/minor leak-all brake flexi ferrules corroded-

Pass 11 Mar 2020 59,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 59,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush just starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front exhaust bracket corroded

nearside front brake binding a bit

rear diff pinion oil seal slightly leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2018 58,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,868 miles

both front flexi hoses corroded

both front shockers light misting of oil

front number plate broken

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,868 miles

both front flexi hoses corroded

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

both front shockers light misting of oil

front number plate broken

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 50,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 48,096 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 48,096 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

radiator level light on

steering damper has a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2009 47,050 miles

Coolant level light illuminated on dash/level ok though

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Small crack in nearside front indicator.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,091 miles

nearside front indicator lense slightly damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2.8mm

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,091 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front indicator lense slightly damaged

nearside front tyre 2mm

offside front tyre 2.8mm

Fail 28 Feb 2007 43,435 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 40,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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T803 UUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 T803 UUM, 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 T803 UUM registered?

T803 UUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1999.

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