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T417 ATR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,261 mi
Last recorded128,261 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT417 ATR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 128,261 miles

n/s and o/s front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s rear outer sidelight flickered when operating

rear brake flexy hoses perishing recommend renewal

slight wear and play at n/s and o/s lower ball joint play

Fail 2 Aug 2010 128,211 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedals slightly spongy

lower steering coloum universal joint has minor movement

nsr and osr brake flexi hoses have minor surface cracks

nsr indicator colour just meeting limits

osf and nsf anti roll bar rubber bushes have minor movement

osf and nsf lower ball joints have minor movement

rear spolier is insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 109,459 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,156 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 109,115 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 102,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 94,940 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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T417 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T417 ATR, 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 T417 ATR registered?

T417 ATR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1999.

Is T417 ATR safe to buy?

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