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T304 TFW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT304 TFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 164,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 163,454 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 163,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 152,361 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 152,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 133,299 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play nearside steering idler arm

Fail 23 Apr 2008 133,290 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

slight play nearside steering idler arm

Fail 3 Apr 2007 117,268 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 117,268 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 111,441 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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T304 TFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel 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 T304 TFW, 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 T304 TFW registered?

T304 TFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T304 TFW safe to buy?

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