MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
near side front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
near side front tyre worn on inner edge
o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit bald on edge of tyre tread recommend tyre
play/movement in n/s/f hub/bearing !! futher investercations needed
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm limit bald on edge of tyre tread recommend tyre
play/movement in n/s/f hub/bearing !! futher investercations needed
play/movement in n/s/f hub/wheelbearing (recommend strip and investergate)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T517 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 T517 BFE, 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 T517 BFE registered?
T517 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T517 BFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for T517 BFE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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