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T314 SFF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,158 mi
Last recorded130,158 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT314 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 130,158 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 130,158 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 118,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 105,216 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,523 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 81,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 May 2008 107,793 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 May 2008 107,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 94,074 miles

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm

Fail 27 Nov 2007 94,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s front tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 26 May 2007 73,010 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 70,214 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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T314 SFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T314 SFF, 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 T314 SFF registered?

T314 SFF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T314 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for T314 SFF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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