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T49 YAX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT49 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 130,991 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)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 130,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 11 Oct 2011 116,821 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 100,509 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 84,270 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 84,270 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Possible puncture NSR and OSR

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,138 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 78,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 69,503 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 69,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 60,591 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 51,375 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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T49 YAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc 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 T49 YAX, 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 T49 YAX registered?

T49 YAX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T49 YAX safe to buy?

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