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T842 RPL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

116,903 mi
Last recorded116,903 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 116,903 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 116,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Pin and Bush Slightly Perished

Nearside Front Tyre Inner Edge Close to Limit

Offside Front Structure Corroded

Rear Brake Hose Slightly Perished

Sill Cover Fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 115,345 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced above spring (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,051 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres are worn inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2017 111,882 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides rear (2.7.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016
Fail 13 Feb 2016

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 95,313 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 91,697 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 84,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 79,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Discs Lipped

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,193 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2009 67,193 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 58,724 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 49,178 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,085 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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T842 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T842 RPL, 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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T842 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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