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T383 USG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,185 mi
Last recorded142,185 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT383 USG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,185 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 134,756 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 128,463 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,023 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2011 113,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 108,091 miles

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

brake pipes starting 2 corrode

Pass 27 May 2009 99,314 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 91,110 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2007 82,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 73,774 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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T383 USG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T383 USG, 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 T383 USG registered?

T383 USG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T383 USG safe to buy?

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