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T287 CBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT287 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 109,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f jacking point corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 101,951 miles

both front upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play

exhaust rusty

exhaust slightly leaking from centre section

front shocks rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2017 93,455 miles

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

both front upper suspension arm ball joints have slight play

n/s/f shock absorber casing slightly corroded

o/s/f shock absorber casing slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre bald on inner and outer edges

rear brakes squeal on RBT

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,979 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/s/r brake squeal when when applying brake on brake tester

O/s/r sill corroded behind jacking point

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,042 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 80,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted all round

rear diff. has an oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,500 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,700 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 71,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,018 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,168 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 12 Nov 2007 63,631 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 59,266 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 56,767 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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T287 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 T287 CBD, 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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T287 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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