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TIW 2730

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,578 mi
Last recorded163,578 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIW 2730
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 163,578 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced from front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 150,634 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 150,634 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 137,003 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front side repeater lens missing

offside front tyre outter edge showing wear

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2015 121,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front side repeater lens missing

offside front tyre outter edge showing wear

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 111,772 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both side sill coverd by plastic

Pass 16 Aug 2013 101,829 miles

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

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

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

n/r wheelarech showing correded

o/s &n/s sill coverd by plastic

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,379 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

windscreen has stone chips

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,461 miles

all four tyres on legal limits 1.6mm

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,088 miles

near side+off side sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2009 74,817 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,404 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust n\s\r tyre getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2007 58,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 58,197 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 47,084 miles

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

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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TIW 2730 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TIW 2730, 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 TIW 2730 registered?

TIW 2730 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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The MOT history for TIW 2730 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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