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T285 MKG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 MKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,231 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

advise n/s/r and o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2013 85,097 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both front washer jets blocked one side

middle exhaust brakett broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,968 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,921 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 74,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 67,147 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 67,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,694 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 4 Jan 2008 60,833 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 52,145 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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T285 MKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 T285 MKG, 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 T285 MKG registered?

T285 MKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T285 MKG safe to buy?

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