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T459 CCU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,151 mi
Last recorded132,151 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT459 CCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 132,151 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 127,552 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 118,591 miles

n/s/f indicator slightly misted

n/s/r tyre inner treads slight wear becoming close to limit

o/s/f main lens crack

Pass 1 Jun 2010 111,084 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 1 May 2009 106,118 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 99,263 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 99,213 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre close to the limit /all brake pipes have been cleaned and greased

Fail 25 Jan 2006 92,103 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 92,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 CCU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CCU, 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 T459 CCU registered?

T459 CCU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

Is T459 CCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T459 CCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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