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T977 RGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,044 mi
Last recorded179,044 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 RGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 179,044 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 179,044 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 23 May 2013 174,660 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 174,653 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 162,686 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 162,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 157,009 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 24 May 2010 148,871 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2009 136,259 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2008 118,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 118,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 May 2007 106,433 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2007 106,433 miles

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2006 100,142 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres generally worn low

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

dampness in fuel filter area

Pass 31 May 2005 94,801 miles

FRONT BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE SLIGHTLY, THE HARDER PEDAL PRESSURE, THE MORE THE IMBALANCE.

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T977 RGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T977 RGK, 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 T977 RGK registered?

T977 RGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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