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T371 OKE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,150 mi
Last recorded85,150 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT371 OKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,150 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 83,793 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 83,793 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,867 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 78,380 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 74,191 miles

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)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 74,191 miles

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

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

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 6 Jun 2008 68,024 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 68,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 63,754 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 63,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006

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

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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T371 OKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 T371 OKE, 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 T371 OKE registered?

T371 OKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T371 OKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T371 OKE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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