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T860 UHH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

143,968 mi
Last recorded143,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT860 UHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 143,968 miles

nearside side repeater in poor condition

Fail 5 Jun 2014 15,575 miles

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

nearside side repeater in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 140,929 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight free play.

Both front antiroll bar end bushes worn with play.

Fail 5 Aug 2013 140,929 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front antiroll bar end bushes worn with play.

Both front wheel bearings have slight free play.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 137,442 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Fail 15 Aug 2012 137,359 miles

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

Both rear tyres close to limit.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Pass 8 Aug 2011 131,330 miles

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

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

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

bearing noise front of engine

rear brakes should give higher readings on rbt

some wear to brake discs

Fail 8 Aug 2011 131,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bearing noise front of engine

rear brakes should give higher readings on rbt

some wear to brake discs

wiper blade not good

Pass 11 Aug 2010 125,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 117,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 104,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,876 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 92,876 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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T860 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T860 UHH, 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 T860 UHH registered?

T860 UHH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T860 UHH safe to buy?

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