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T289 NAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,218 mi
Last recorded129,218 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2016 129,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan as marked (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

general chassis and floor pan corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2015 121,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 120,505 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 116,718 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 93,589 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2010 90,100 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,842 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 83,913 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 83,913 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,436 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,419 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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T289 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T289 NAM, 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 T289 NAM registered?

T289 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T289 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T289 NAM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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