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T357 AFV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,726 mi
Last recorded130,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 130,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 122,434 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 111,549 miles

osr and nsr brake pipes slightly corroded

osr and nsr suspention link arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,745 miles

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

osr and nsr suspention link arm bushs deteriorating

Fail 8 Jun 2010 102,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

nsr brake pipe slightly corroded

osf tyre slightly worn on outer edge

osr and nsr suspention link arm bushs deteriorating

Pass 9 Apr 2009 95,921 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,921 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,560 miles

osr and nsr brake hoses slightly deteriorated

osr and nsr indicators slightly discoloured

slight play in osf and nsf wheel bearings

Pass 3 Apr 2007 73,599 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 65,047 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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T357 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T357 AFV, 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 T357 AFV registered?

T357 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T357 AFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 AFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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