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T273 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,793 mi
Last recorded76,793 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT273 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 76,793 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 76,289 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides rear & n/s front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 76,289 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both sides rear & n/s front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 75,840 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 75,220 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,220 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,941 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,361 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,434 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,002 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2008 17,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 17,165 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 16,156 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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T273 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T273 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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What year was T273 FFC registered?

T273 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1999.

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