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T874 TUY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 134,323 miles

Offside Rear sill corroding

number plate lights dim

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill /floor corroding covered with plastic trims

Fail 4 Aug 2022 134,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill/floor corroding, covered in plastic trims

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front outer sill /floor corroding covered with plastic trims

Offside Rear sill corroding

number plate lights dim

Pass 10 Aug 2021 131,363 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 131,363 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 129,667 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 127,783 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 124,410 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

o/s repeater lamp damaged & oil leaks

Pass 24 Jul 2017 121,006 miles

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

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

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

Front Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured & o/s repeater broken (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front wheel different to others

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 118,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 118,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 113,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 113,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 108,797 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

spare wheel fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,869 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates deteriorated

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

under car and components rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2013 103,869 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake back plates deteriorated

steel wheel fitted to o/s/f

under car and components rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2012 98,295 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust brackets deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

repair covered in undersill

slight play in o/s steering

under car and components rusty

Fail 9 Jul 2012 98,101 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust brackets deteriorated

n/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

slight play in o/s steering

under car and components rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,073 miles

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering joints

under car and components rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2011 95,072 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering joints

under car and components rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 91,833 miles

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

chip in screen

head light aim only o k when engine running

under car and components rusty and covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

very slight play ino/s steering,susp

Fail 6 Jul 2010 91,833 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

head light aim only o k when engine running

under car and components rusty and covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

very slight play ino/s steering,susp

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,414 miles

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2009 87,414 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 2 Jul 2008 81,722 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre 2 mm on edge

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

sill and covers fitted under car

steering damper damp

Pass 2 Jul 2008 81,722 miles

sill and covers fitted under car

steering damper damp

n/s/f tyre 2 mm on edge

n/s/r tyre 3 mm

Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 74,654 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,571 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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T874 TUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 T874 TUY, 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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T874 TUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T874 TUY shows 28 tests with a 60.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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