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T357 SAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,288 mi
Last recorded113,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT357 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 113,288 miles

exhaust deteriorating

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 113,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

auto pipe leaking from rad to gearbox

exhaust deteriorating

n/s/f and o/s/f indicator outer lenses missing

n/s/f headlamp glass broken and missing

oil leak ?

rear brake discs corroding

rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2011 107,427 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs corroding

chips in front windscreen

fuel filter stained badly

o/s/r tyre on limit

oil leak ?

rear brake hoses perishing

slight damage to rear fuel hose

Pass 26 Feb 2010 98,144 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

n/s/f inner wheel arch inner splash guard broken

rear number plate deteriorating

slight damage to rear fuel pipes

Pass 28 Feb 2009 85,754 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,171 miles

brake hoses starting to perish

scratches on windscreen

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,580 miles

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

scratchs in front screen

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,799 miles

advice fuel filter replacement

n/s/f indicator bulb fading

oil leak

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 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SAA, 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 SAA registered?

T357 SAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T357 SAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T357 SAA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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