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T39 FCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

36,813 mi
Last recorded36,813 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT39 FCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 36,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 32,521 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 32,517 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 26,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 18,717 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 15,687 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,850 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,388 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 13,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 10,269 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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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T39 FCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T39 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 T39 FCW registered?

T39 FCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T39 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T39 FCW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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