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T36 BCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,056 mi
Last recorded75,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT36 BCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,056 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 75,031 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 73,395 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 73,377 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2012 71,493 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,493 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 67,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,994 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,893 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 50,728 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,627 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 36,285 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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T36 BCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T36 BCW, 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 T36 BCW registered?

T36 BCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T36 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T36 BCW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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