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T439 WAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,046 mi
Last recorded123,046 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT439 WAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 123,046 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn outer shoulder

Fail 10 May 2018 123,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn outer shoulder

Pass 22 May 2017 118,393 miles

Both rear tyres tread wearing heavy on outer edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 110,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,760 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 90,232 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 90,232 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 88,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 85,455 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 78,876 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 72,843 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 72,843 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,927 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 62,982 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,982 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 58,425 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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T439 WAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 T439 WAM, 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 T439 WAM registered?

T439 WAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1999.

Is T439 WAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T439 WAM 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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