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T466 ARC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,403 mi
Last recorded152,403 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT466 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 152,403 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 152,145 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 151,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 151,200 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 150,558 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 150,558 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 149,552 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 148,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 148,787 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 147,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 147,738 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 137,092 miles

smell of fuel from filter area

Pass 23 Mar 2007 124,317 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 124,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 110,877 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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T466 ARC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T466 ARC, 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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How do I check the history of T466 ARC?

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What year was T466 ARC registered?

T466 ARC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is T466 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T466 ARC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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