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T835 UHR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

181,019 mi
Last recorded181,019 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT835 UHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 181,019 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 178,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 174,658 miles

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

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2024 174,657 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

outer sills not fully inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2023 172,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 167,990 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 162,967 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 160,471 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 160,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 157,862 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 157,861 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 155,337 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2018 155,317 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 155,219 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing Parking brake pedal (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 May 2017 151,971 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 149,020 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 142,290 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 133,773 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 127,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 119,730 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 119,730 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 114,981 miles

Suggest check front pads

Fail 13 May 2010 114,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Suggest check front pads

Fail 3 Jul 2008 112,696 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 107,559 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 107,434 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 99,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 94,563 miles

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

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

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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T835 UHR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 T835 UHR, 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 T835 UHR registered?

T835 UHR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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