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T357 BFE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

69,223 mi
Last recorded69,223 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 69,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,418 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Diff weeping slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,127 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,424 miles

Offside Rear Brake pads worn

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 66,857 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,936 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 62,735 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 60,575 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 60,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 58,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 52,281 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,218 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 46,340 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 44,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,152 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 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BFE, 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 T357 BFE registered?

T357 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

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