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T38 FCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

179,997 mi
Last recorded179,997 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT38 FCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 179,997 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in idler arm

Underside has had welded repairs and coated in underseal

Pass 19 Oct 2018 177,300 miles

Complete underside coated in under seal type paint

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 174,815 miles

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Surface corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Nov 2016 172,686 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 171,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

slight play in steering gear

Pass 27 Apr 2015 167,511 miles

chip in screen zone a less than 10mmdia

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in steering gear

slight pulse from o/s/r brake

track rod end ball joint boots perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2015 167,511 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

chip in screen zone a less than 10mmdia

n/s/f anti roll bar bush worn

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play in steering gear

slight pulse from o/s/r brake

track rod end ball joint boots perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 164,708 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in steering arm ball joints

Pass 29 Apr 2013 159,149 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 148,923 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 138,897 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 128,702 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 118,641 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 108,336 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 May 2007 98,211 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 87,167 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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T38 FCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 T38 FCW, 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 T38 FCW registered?

T38 FCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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