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AMG 43C

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,068 mi
Last recorded87,068 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMG 43C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 87,068 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 85,955 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,945 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 85,892 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,825 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,449 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,160 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outlet pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

front tyres feathering inner tread

wiper starting to smear

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

honeycomb effect on front and rear number plates

Fail 9 Jun 2014 71,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

honeycomb effect on front and rear number plates

Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,548 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 68,703 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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AMG 43C is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AMG 43C, 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 AMG 43C registered?

AMG 43C is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is AMG 43C safe to buy?

The MOT history for AMG 43C shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AMG 43C have outstanding finance?

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