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T81 RWH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,299 mi
Last recorded159,299 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT81 RWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 159,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

suspension bush(s) and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2014 156,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all suspension bush(s)and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 156,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all suspension bush(s)and cover(s) slightly deteriorated

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 152,018 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspenison/steering/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 145,513 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corrroded

under vehicle all prescribed area and all suspension components slightl corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 141,152 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres are worn low to 2mm

front brake discs lipped/worn

gearbox oil leak

rear brake discs lipped/worn

rear brake pipes corroded

steering idler bush slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2010 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 131,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 110,284 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 110,284 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 91,259 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 91,259 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,263 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 84,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 84,043 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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T81 RWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 T81 RWH, 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 T81 RWH registered?

T81 RWH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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