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T259 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT259 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 95,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and Offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2017 95,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and Offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 May 2016 91,281 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 86,354 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 82,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 79,311 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 77,709 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 73,489 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 69,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 67,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 63,153 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 16 May 2007 60,934 miles

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

O/S/R brake squeals, unable to see condition of rear inner pads

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

Rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2006 48,639 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint. †front pads low.

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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T259 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 T259 BPO, 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 T259 BPO registered?

T259 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T259 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T259 BPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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