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T977 XUM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

200,441 mi
Last recorded200,441 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT977 XUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 200,441 miles

All flexi brake hoses starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Standing corrossion to all four brake discs

Fail 14 Feb 2018 202,358 miles

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

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

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

All flexi brake hoses starting to perish

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Standing corrossion to all four brake discs

Pass 5 Dec 2016 199,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 199,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Appears Run Flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Appears Run Flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Appears in Poor General Condition

Pass 10 Sep 2015 194,638 miles

sidewall scuffs to all tyres

Pass 16 Sep 2014 192,463 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 189,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 187,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 184,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 182,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 178,729 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 178,724 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 174,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 174,758 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 171,031 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 164,147 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 158,092 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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T977 XUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T977 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

T977 XUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T977 XUM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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