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280D276

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,087 mi
Last recorded60,087 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration280D276
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,087 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 54,488 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,923 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 38,243 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 38,243 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 34,356 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,600 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 31,202 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 31,202 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,529 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 21,530 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2006 19,484 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 19,484 miles

Offside 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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280D276 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 280D276, 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 280D276 registered?

280D276 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is 280D276 safe to buy?

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