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T511 ACW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT511 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated, and lightly corroded at mounting clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across spare wheel well corroded, and coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well, at drain holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside upper and lower corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,277 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at various mounting points (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside at inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across car at spare wheel well corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside / inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,345 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 130,045 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 127,968 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 127,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 122,902 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 116,807 miles

wiper does not park correctly

Fail 16 Aug 2013 116,807 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

wiper does not park correctly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 110,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os/r brake pipe to flexi loose in holder

Pass 29 Dec 2011 105,353 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 105,353 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 98,986 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 87,125 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 79,674 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 74,283 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 69,907 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 63,946 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front nearside and front offside wheel bearings slight play

front offside tyre wearing outside edge

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

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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T511 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T511 ACW, 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 T511 ACW registered?

T511 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T511 ACW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T511 ACW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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