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T435 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,130 mi
Last recorded68,130 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT435 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 67,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 66,999 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 66,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 65,203 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 64,440 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 63,770 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 62,828 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 62,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,123 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 60,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 60,608 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,288 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 58,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,868 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 51,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 40,202 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 40,202 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 37,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 34,650 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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T435 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 T435 CSS, 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 T435 CSS registered?

T435 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

Is T435 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T435 CSS shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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