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T160 SYJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT160 SYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 118,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 118,029 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 103,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 102,137 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 102,137 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 96,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 96,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All Indicators starting to fade

Crack in off side head lamp lense.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 83,527 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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T160 SYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T160 SYJ, 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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How do I check the history of T160 SYJ?

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What year was T160 SYJ registered?

T160 SYJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T160 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T160 SYJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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