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T881 UEB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,640 mi
Last recorded177,640 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT881 UEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 177,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 164,319 miles

Nearside Front tape applied to wheel arch

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Nov 2022 164,312 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Nov 2021 150,057 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 150,031 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle 38% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering component has excessive play detected at Nearside Front wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 140,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp starting to fog

Pass 5 Oct 2019 127,615 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 127,607 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 99,576 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 86,830 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,775 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,579 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% very dim (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% very dim (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,938 miles

slight bodywork damage to off-side front

Pass 27 Aug 2013 33,503 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 17,619 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in grease

parking brake peddel rubber missing

slight play in n/s/f lower susp joint

Pass 17 Jun 2011 17,521 miles

offside front direction indicator cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2010 17,435 miles

slight play in steering joints

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 12 Jul 2010 17,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Jul 2009 17,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 17,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 16,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 15,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 15,067 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 UEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T881 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

T881 UEB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 August 1999.

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