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T505 BFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

96,556 mi
Last recorded96,556 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT505 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 91,978 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 86,351 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 86,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2014 78,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 74,917 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering joint.

Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Slight play in n/s inner steering joint.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 72,285 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 72,285 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 69,920 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 67,786 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,786 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,466 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 59,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 47,054 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 47,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T505 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T505 BFR, 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 T505 BFR registered?

T505 BFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T505 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T505 BFR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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