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T353 VHU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

198,004 mi
Last recorded198,004 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT353 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2012 198,004 miles

both front to rear brake pipes slight rust

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 22 Mar 2011 195,629 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 192,121 miles

windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 15 Jan 2008 182,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 26 Sep 2006 166,771 miles

windscreen cracked out of swept area

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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T353 VHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T353 VHU, 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 T353 VHU registered?

T353 VHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 1999.

Is T353 VHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T353 VHU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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