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T469 CCU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

174,033 mi
Last recorded174,033 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT469 CCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 174,033 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 163,666 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

General corrosion to vehicle.

Offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

Offside headlamp lens cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 163,666 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

General corrosion to vehicle.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre on legal limit.

Offside headlamp lens cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 152,567 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 152,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 146,599 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 146,595 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 130,108 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 128,364 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 109,137 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 May 2006 88,866 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 88,866 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T469 CCU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 T469 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 T469 CCU registered?

T469 CCU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 1999.

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