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T459 ATF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,587 mi
Last recorded163,587 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 163,587 miles

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

front wiper smeary

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Fail 30 May 2015 163,587 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

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

front wiper smeary

o/s/r brake pipe rusty by flex hose

Pass 12 Dec 2013 157,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 157,412 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 144,993 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2011 135,230 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 133,966 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 133,966 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 125,402 miles

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

advise corrosion on n/s/r sill no holed

Pass 6 Feb 2008 117,635 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 111,458 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 98,672 miles

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

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

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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T459 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T459 ATF, 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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T459 ATF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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