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T473 ARC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,672 mi
Last recorded171,672 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT473 ARC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 171,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 155,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 155,959 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2012 147,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 147,518 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 138,617 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Pass 5 Mar 2011 138,617 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Pass 3 Oct 2009 127,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,806 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 115,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 109,727 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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T473 ARC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T473 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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What year was T473 ARC registered?

T473 ARC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1999.

Is T473 ARC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T473 ARC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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