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MBZ 2983

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,265 mi
Last recorded149,265 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMBZ 2983
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 149,265 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 126,776 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 112,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,058 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 97,139 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 97,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 94,643 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,115 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 91,115 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow @ centre joint

Pass 8 Oct 2009 90,029 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,618 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 73,212 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,637 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 58,251 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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MBZ 2983 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MBZ 2983, 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 MBZ 2983 registered?

MBZ 2983 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is MBZ 2983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MBZ 2983 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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