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T354 CRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,629 mi
Last recorded142,629 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT354 CRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 142,629 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 141,262 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 129,389 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre wearing at inner edge

r/n/s hand brake noted dragging (very slow to release fully )

Fail 21 Apr 2009 129,332 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 126,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 18 Apr 2008 126,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlamp chipped

Fail 28 Jun 2007 120,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

unable to check door sills corretly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,873 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills corretly due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2006 103,422 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 93,933 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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T354 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T354 CRF, 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 T354 CRF registered?

T354 CRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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