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T952 RCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,620 mi
Last recorded218,620 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 218,620 miles

bumper loose front

chips on screen

front and n/s/r tyres bald on the edges , recommend replace

oil on engine

pads getting low

play front wheel bearings

rear chassis ,subframe ,floor to sill rusty at the rear end

trackrod end boots poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2017 218,618 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bumper loose front

chips on screen

front and n/s/r tyres bald on the edges , recommend replace

oil on engine

pads getting low

play front wheel bearings

rear chassis ,subframe ,floor to sill rusty at the rear end

trackrod end boots poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2016 213,925 miles

chip on screen

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r chassis and center floor pan

exhaust clamp loose

front and rear tyres worn very low on the inner edges , fronts have low pressure damage

front to rear brake pipes very rusty at the rear end

n/s bumper loose

play in the steering box on a lock

Pass 3 Aug 2015 209,911 miles

chip on the screen

front to rear brake pipes rusty

n/s/f bumper loose

rear brake pipes rusty

rear subframe rusty

slight lift in the n/s/f lower swivel

slight play in the o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2014 204,177 miles

center exhaust bracket broken

corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

damage to screen

Pass 26 Jul 2013 199,089 miles

brake pipes rusty at rear-slight

damage to screen

exhaust joint and bracket rusty

steering damper noisey

water drip

Fail 26 Jul 2013 199,061 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes rusty at rear-slight

damage to screen

exhaust joint and bracket rusty

steering damper noisey

water drip

Pass 3 Aug 2012 193,523 miles

center exhaust mount weak onto the exhaust

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipe rusty

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

o/s/f lower arm is rusty

o/s/f side repeater is going white

rear subframe parts rusty

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel joint

Fail 3 Aug 2012 193,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

center exhaust mount weak onto the exhaust

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipe rusty

n/s/f tyre is bald on the edges ,raised tred type tyre

n/s/r tyre is bald on the inner edge

o/s/f lower arm is rusty

o/s/f side repeater is going white

o/s/f tyre bald on the edges , raised tred tyre

rear subframe parts rusty

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel joint

Pass 19 Jul 2011 185,369 miles

corrosion on some brake pipes and on the suspension parts

rear brake pads look low

slight play in the front wheel bearings

slight play in the n/s steering idler

Pass 9 Jul 2010 175,703 miles

n/s number plate light is dim

rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2009 166,791 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 159,916 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 159,916 miles

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

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

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

nearside lower swivel has slight play

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 2 May 2007 147,710 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 137,154 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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T952 RCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T952 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 T952 RCD registered?

T952 RCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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