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T224 VWC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,378 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both- Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,376 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both- Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 79,130 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 79,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 69,218 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 66,825 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 64,296 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,718 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 61,167 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 59,273 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 56,833 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 54,880 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,006 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,710 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,586 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 40,333 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 38,337 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,163 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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T224 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 T224 VWC, 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 T224 VWC registered?

T224 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T224 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T224 VWC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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