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T881 AAL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,965 mi
Last recorded91,965 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 91,965 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator pads have worn down to stop clip (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 84,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

fuel tank wet not dripping

oil residue

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

fuel tank wet not dripping

oil residue

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 79,169 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 72,457 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 72,457 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 62,614 miles

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

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

rear drive shaft seals leaking slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2013 59,154 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,695 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,588 miles

brake discs rusty all around

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,587 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake discs rusty all around

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 36,847 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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T881 AAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T881 AAL, 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 T881 AAL registered?

T881 AAL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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