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T251 ORP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,314 mi
Last recorded113,314 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT251 ORP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 113,314 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Vehicle has various patches of light surface rust across bodywork

Pass 1 Aug 2012 106,523 miles

Nearside front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside rear outer position light not working

Fail 1 Aug 2012 106,523 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front inner rack arm has slight play

Offside front washer jet working poorly

Offside rear outer position light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2011 101,216 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 101,213 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 94,676 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 87,405 miles

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

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,022 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,497 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged not effecting lettering

steering damper leaking

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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T251 ORP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T251 ORP, 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 T251 ORP registered?

T251 ORP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 August 1999.

Is T251 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T251 ORP shows 10 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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