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T940 RCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,836 mi
Last recorded228,836 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 228,836 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2020 226,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 222,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 222,875 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 218,796 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 213,714 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 207,061 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 207,061 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 194,971 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 183,601 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 168,985 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 155,163 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 143,831 miles

both front wings and offside rear wheel arch starting to rust

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

indicator siderepeator bulbs starting to discolour

power steering pipes slightly damp

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

steering box slight movement

Pass 15 Sep 2009 135,822 miles

front coil springs starting to rust

indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear wheel arch and nearside front wing starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 15 Sep 2009 135,822 miles

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

front coil springs starting to rust

indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear wheel arch and nearside front wing starting to rust

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 14 Oct 2008 127,709 miles

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 14 Oct 2008 127,703 miles

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

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear brake hoses starting to perish

rear wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Pass 12 Sep 2007 114,979 miles

both indicator siderepeators starting to discolour

offside front tyre tread inner edge worn to 2mm

power steering pipes damp- no leak

rear brake hoses starting to crack/ perish

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 20 Sep 2006 102,818 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

both front side repeator bulbs starting to discolour

both front wheel bearings slight play

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn low

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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T940 RCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T940 RCD, 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 T940 RCD registered?

T940 RCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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