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T291 SPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,623 mi
Last recorded150,623 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT291 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 150,623 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 146,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 141,590 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 136,558 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 136,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 130,504 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 130,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Jul 2007 126,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 117,558 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 117,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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T291 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T291 SPA, 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 T291 SPA registered?

T291 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is T291 SPA safe to buy?

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