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T317 CBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,461 mi
Last recorded190,461 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 CBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 190,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door strap slight loose

Fail 28 Apr 2014 177,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 177,235 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 173,440 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 165,602 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 154,107 miles

rear flex brake pipes cracking/ steering damper damp/ corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet/ wiper poor/ slight bulge in n/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Apr 2011 154,107 miles

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

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

rear flex brake pipes cracking/ steering damper damp/ corrosion on brake pipes under bonnet/ wiper poor/ slight bulge in n/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2010 146,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damige to nsf door

Pass 8 Apr 2009 135,566 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 135,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Apr 2008 124,782 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 115,924 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,274 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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T317 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T317 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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What year was T317 CBD registered?

T317 CBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T317 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 CBD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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