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T388 WHT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

209,339 mi
Last recorded209,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT388 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 209,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 208,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 208,181 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 198,502 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 184,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 184,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 173,850 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 173,850 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 158,371 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 157,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 155,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 153,152 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2011 146,694 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 144,166 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 139,241 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 130,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 124,512 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 115,290 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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T388 WHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T388 WHT, 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 T388 WHT registered?

T388 WHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T388 WHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T388 WHT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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