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T886 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,400 mi
Last recorded136,400 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT886 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 136,400 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 134,007 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,551 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 130,308 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 126,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 115,996 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 115,996 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 109,325 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 106,518 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 106,517 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 103,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 103,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 100,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 26 May 2011 100,020 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 95,789 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 95,789 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 91,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 86,257 miles

slight play on n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jul 2007 80,549 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Jul 2006 67,689 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

r/n/s tyre on limit

slight oil leak on steering damper

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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T886 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T886 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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What year was T886 ATR registered?

T886 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1999.

Is T886 ATR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T886 ATR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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