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T885 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,139 mi
Last recorded137,139 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT885 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 137,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 136,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear deep cut in tyre tread and wearing low

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 131,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner tread. 205/55/r16-91v

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 124,853 miles

Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches have light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre heat shield is loose and not fastened at the rear section.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across sub frame (2.3.2)

Gearbox sump leaking from gasket.

Most suspension components on the rear are corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear cill damaged bent upwards

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Differential is leaking

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock casings (2.7.2a)

mid section ehaust box, outer skin corroded and peeling

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,853 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion all wheel arches have light corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre heat shield is loose and not fastened at the rear section.

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across sub frame (2.3.2)

Gearbox sump leaking from gasket.

Most suspension components on the rear are corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear cill damaged bent upwards

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Differential is leaking

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all shock casings (2.7.2a)

mid section ehaust box, outer skin corroded and peeling

Pass 15 Dec 2015 118,425 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 118,425 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 107,674 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,674 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,121 miles

play in offside and nearside inner steering joints

Fail 13 Jan 2014 98,121 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

play in offside and nearside inner steering joints

Fail 6 Nov 2012 82,998 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 82,998 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,988 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 63,217 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 63,217 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,264 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 48,958 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 40,524 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,524 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 36,270 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2005 36,200 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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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T885 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T885 ATR, 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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T885 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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