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T366 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

110,034 mi
Last recorded110,034 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT366 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2016 110,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,290 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 97,128 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 97,128 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 91,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 89,359 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 89,359 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,425 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,279 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 84,279 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,026 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 79,022 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,630 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Advise high level stop lamp inoprative

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 70,283 miles

Advise high level stop lamp not working in need of attention ASAP!

Advise nsr + osr coil springs slightly poor condition corroded in lower coils may need attention at a later date!

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,283 miles

Advise high level stop lamp not working in need of attention ASAP!

Advise nsr + osr coil springs slightly poor condition corroded in lower coils may need attention at a later date!

Pass 7 Jun 2006 64,699 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 64,699 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T366 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T366 CSS, 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 T366 CSS registered?

T366 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T366 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T366 CSS shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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