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T274 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,834 mi
Last recorded143,834 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT274 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,834 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 129,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,237 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2012 117,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,934 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 106,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate detteriorated

Fail 2 Apr 2009 104,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 104,252 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 102,852 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 100,959 miles

Nearside 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 31 Mar 2006 98,686 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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T274 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T274 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 T274 FFC registered?

T274 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T274 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T274 FFC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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