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T989 VNO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,597 mi
Last recorded136,597 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT989 VNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 136,597 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 125,389 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 116,166 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 116,166 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 108,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,884 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 95,884 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,347 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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 91,347 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 84,794 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,794 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 75,993 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 67,946 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 67,946 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tracking out

Pass 1 Dec 2009 61,048 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 58,127 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,124 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,562 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 54,382 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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T989 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 T989 VNO, 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 T989 VNO registered?

T989 VNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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