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T412 BFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,181 mi
Last recorded128,181 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT412 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,181 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 128,181 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering @ spring (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,709 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,509 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 118,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 108,881 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,643 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 84,778 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 72,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 64,628 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked rear deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 61,130 miles

both number plates deteriorated;

Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both number plates deteriorated;

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

rear number plate deteriorated.

Pass 26 May 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 53,765 miles

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

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

spare tyre defective

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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T412 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T412 BFR, 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 T412 BFR registered?

T412 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

Is T412 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T412 BFR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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