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A6 BFA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,395 mi
Last recorded98,395 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 BFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,395 miles

Many brake pipes smeared in grease-unable to check condition

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint BORDERLINE PASS-HAS MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE PLAY (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside slight play in steering idler arm

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 95,608 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield fallen off and rattling loose ontop of pipe

Exhaust support bracket on gearbox broken, system secure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

Pass 8 May 2014 92,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2013 90,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,491 miles

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

Nearside front wheel arch liner broken/loose!

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

Support bracket to front exhaust broken, system secure!

Windscreen wiper a bit smeary!

Pass 7 Apr 2011 86,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 83,964 miles

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

rear suspention arms corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2009 81,953 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 75,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,025 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 70,927 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,693 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brakes inbalance †

slight play drag links †

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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A6 BFA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A6 BFA, 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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A6 BFA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for A6 BFA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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