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T41 BBN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,386 mi
Last recorded166,386 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT41 BBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 166,386 miles

all coil springs corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside rear stop light dim

slight leak of exhaust gases at centre joint

Fail 23 Sep 2015 165,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

all coil springs corroded

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside rear stop light dim

slight leak of exhaust gases at centre joint

Pass 16 Oct 2014 155,973 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 155,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 150,769 miles

strong advisory nearside front wheel bearing rough when rotaied

Pass 3 Oct 2012 141,612 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 141,612 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

radiator exploded after mot test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 123,367 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 123,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,845 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 shock absorbers corroded

screw in offside front tyre

slight play in steering rack nearside and offside front

slight rattle from exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,440 miles

o/s/f indicator starting to show white light

Pass 14 Oct 2008 84,097 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 83,007 miles

offside rear lower bumper damage.

rear metal brake pipes above rear axle corroded slightly.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 72,417 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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T41 BBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T41 BBN, 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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T41 BBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

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