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T445 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT445 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2011 115,807 miles

slight play both front lower ball joints

Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,118 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 92,747 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,167 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 90,167 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 86,294 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 86,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 80,812 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 79,744 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,613 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR FLIXI BRAKE HOSE STARTING TO PERISH

NEARSIDE WING REPEATER SHOWING SOME WHITE LIGHT

SLIGHT CRACKING TO NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER WISHBONE REAR BUSHING

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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T445 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T445 BDP, 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 T445 BDP registered?

T445 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 1999.

Is T445 BDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T445 BDP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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