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T130 FES

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,233 mi
Last recorded144,233 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 FES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,233 miles

both front brake discs worn and corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 139,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre exhaust hanger corroded/broken but not insecure.

exhaust corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2011 135,396 miles

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

corrosion under o/s sill cover

Fail 21 Mar 2011 135,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

advise corrossion under o/s sill cover

Pass 24 Mar 2010 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 132,032 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 121,461 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 121,461 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 111,486 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 100,084 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 100,084 miles

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

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2006 89,221 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

pulley / bearing noise from idler pulley or power steering pump

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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T130 FES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T130 FES, 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 T130 FES registered?

T130 FES is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 1999.

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