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252501

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

339,654 mi
Last recorded339,654 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration252501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2016 339,654 miles

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

unable to inspect n/s rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 334,531 miles

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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252501 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 252501, 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 252501 registered?

252501 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 October 1999.

Is 252501 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 252501 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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