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T940 SNP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 SNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 69,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 67,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted at time of test

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 67,797 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear spare wheel fitted at time of test

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,555 miles

corrosion to front wheel arches

offside rear wheel arch rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe has surface rust

Pass 6 Mar 2018 63,201 miles

Corrosion to front arches

Corrosion to front suspension components

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

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

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

O/S/R arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Surface corrosion to rear sub frame

Pass 15 Mar 2017 61,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,934 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 56,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,985 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,123 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 45,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 43,405 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,417 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,707 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,578 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 32,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,075 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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T940 SNP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SNP, 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 SNP registered?

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

Is T940 SNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T940 SNP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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