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MAZ 5889

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,631 mi
Last recorded80,631 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 5889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,631 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 72,483 miles

corrosion to o/s/f road spring

slight play to n/s/f o/s/f wheel bearings

strong advise corrosion to n/s/r brake pipe

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,939 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 64,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to o/s/f road spring

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 26 Sep 2005 55,600 miles

water damage to rear no plate

wear to o/s/r tyre

n/s door mirror glass insecure

both front tyres showing slight wear on edges

chips in windscreen

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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MAZ 5889 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 MAZ 5889, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 5889 registered?

MAZ 5889 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is MAZ 5889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 5889 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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