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T343 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,316 mi
Last recorded73,316 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT343 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,316 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,313 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 64,362 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 60,581 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 60,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 53,831 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,382 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 47,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

BAS AND ASR Light on.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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T343 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T343 SPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T343 SPB registered?

T343 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1999.

Is T343 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T343 SPB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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