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T271 RTO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,140 mi
Last recorded93,140 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT271 RTO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 93,140 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 93,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,061 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 11 Apr 2016 86,026 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,611 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 61,351 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 55,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,959 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 49,957 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 26 May 2010 41,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,387 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 30,470 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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T271 RTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T271 RTO, 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 T271 RTO registered?

T271 RTO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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