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T252 VWC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,690 mi
Last recorded76,690 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 VWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,690 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,900 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 56,595 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,786 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,630 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,384 miles

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

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

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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T252 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T252 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.

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What year was T252 VWC registered?

T252 VWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T252 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 VWC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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