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T843 VOU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,364 mi
Last recorded203,364 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT843 VOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 203,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows tinted with film

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 203,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front side windows tinted with film

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 195,539 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 194,994 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 194,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 186,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 180,922 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 173,693 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 66,724 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 157,860 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 148,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 136,927 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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T843 VOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T843 VOU, 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 T843 VOU registered?

T843 VOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T843 VOU safe to buy?

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