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T262 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,991 mi
Last recorded150,991 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT262 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 150,991 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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 lower suspension arm to hub pin/bush worn

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

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

both rear tyres worn very low on inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2017 147,920 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 147,907 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2016 143,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 122,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,466 miles

nearside headlamp dip light dimmer than offside.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 113,463 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside headlamp dip light dimmer than offside.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 109,957 miles

some cuts on near sidefront outer tyre wall.

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,950 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

some cuts on near sidefront outer tyre wall.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,720 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,717 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 83,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 83,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,147 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 May 2009 70,949 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 70,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,693 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 60,167 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 56,550 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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T262 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T262 FFC, 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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T262 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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