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T266 BPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,069 mi
Last recorded154,069 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT266 BPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 154,069 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 147,897 miles

emission test not carried out due to severe engine mis-fire

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

Fail 24 May 2016 147,884 miles

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

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

emission test not carried out due to severe engine mis-fire

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

Pass 9 May 2015 139,452 miles

both rear tyres worn close to minimum tread depth

front brake pads worn low

odd rear position lamps

offside rear and both front indicators slightly discolured

oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

some play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 May 2014 130,972 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 109,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,218 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,608 miles

Nearside rear tyre depth 3mm

Offside rear tyre depth 2mm

Pass 10 Feb 2010 69,640 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,381 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,603 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 44,618 miles

N/S/R tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

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

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

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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T266 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc 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 T266 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T266 BPO registered?

T266 BPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T266 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T266 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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