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T840 CNP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT840 CNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 31 Mar 2010 144,908 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 144,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 136,360 miles

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2008 127,636 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in n/s front ind lens

Fail 14 Mar 2008 127,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in n/s front ind lens

Pass 20 Mar 2007 117,787 miles

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

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

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

strong advise o/s rear tyre has deep cut in sidewall & worn on inside edge

wear in n/s centre joint on steering bar

Fail 15 Mar 2007 117,787 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

strong adsvise o/s front tyre deep cut in sidewall & worn on inside edge

wear in n/s centre joint on steering bar

Pass 21 Mar 2006 105,886 miles

both front tyre sidewalls cut.

dampness around fuel filter.

headlight colours different.

minor damage to screen.

offside headlight aim high.

offside side repeater light output pale.

oofside rear tyre tread worn low.

play in both front inner steering ball joints.

rear brake hoses deteriorated.

rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 20 Mar 2006 105,886 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls cut.

dampness around fuel filter.

headlight colours different.

minor damage to screen.

offside headlight aim high.

offside side repeater light pale.

play in both front inner steering ball joints.

rear brake pads worn low.

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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T840 CNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T840 CNP, 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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T840 CNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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