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T185 RYG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,688 mi
Last recorded98,688 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT185 RYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 98,688 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

surface corrosion n/s and o/s rear undersill panel

Pass 15 Mar 2011 97,870 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,395 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 88,845 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,769 miles

N/S/F FOG LAMP INSECURE

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

PARKING BRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

Fail 9 Aug 2006 77,769 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/F FOG LAMP INSECURE

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

PARKING BRAKE NEARING END OF TRAVEL

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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T185 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 T185 RYG, 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 T185 RYG registered?

T185 RYG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T185 RYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T185 RYG shows 7 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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