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T253 CSH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,770 mi
Last recorded93,770 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT253 CSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,770 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in drag links

Pass 1 Sep 2014 85,969 miles

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

exhaust corroded at joints and hangers.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 72,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 67,630 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 65,692 miles

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

slight play in osf lower ball joint

windsreen stone chipped

Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,685 miles

both n/s tyres getting low on tread

centre exhaust starting to corrode

rear brake hoses starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,256 miles

front number plate slight damage

n/s front tyre wearing on outer egde

rear brake hoses starting to split

slight dampness steering damper

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,009 miles

all indicator bolbs starting to discolour,steering damper has a slight leak

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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T253 CSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 T253 CSH, 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 T253 CSH registered?

T253 CSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T253 CSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T253 CSH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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