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T317 NAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,653 mi
Last recorded170,653 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT317 NAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 170,653 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 166,019 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 158,150 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 152,837 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 147,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 136,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 116,870 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 820,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 97,047 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 97,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 92,116 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 92,116 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 86,299 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 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 T317 NAM registered?

T317 NAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 June 1999.

Is T317 NAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T317 NAM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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