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T844 TCF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,253 mi
Last recorded171,253 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT844 TCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 171,253 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 167,767 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded, slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Jun 2018
Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,164 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016

REAR NUMBER PLATE MARKED

Pass 3 Jun 2015 146,070 miles

both front tyres worn outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 140,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 131,522 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 119,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 111,019 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 7 Apr 2011 111,019 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

rear brake hoses heavily perished advise replace

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,157 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 17 Apr 2009 98,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 89,463 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 89,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2007 82,099 miles

offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge.

Fail 20 Mar 2007 82,099 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing low from inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,185 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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T844 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T844 TCF, 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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T844 TCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T844 TCF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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