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T161 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,994 mi
Last recorded93,994 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 93,994 miles

both front brake discs and pads worn & on the limit

both front indicators will require attn

both rear brake discs very grooved

r/o/s outer side light is not working

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,768 miles

Exhaust front mounting will soon need attention

Front nearside wheel bearing will soon need attention

Master cylinder fluid level low

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

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 30 Nov 2007 86,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust front mounting will soon need attention

Front nearside wheel bearing will soon need attention

Master cylinder fluid level low

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 81,014 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 74,646 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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T161 AGM 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 T161 AGM, 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 T161 AGM registered?

T161 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T161 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T161 AGM 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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