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T523 UAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,176 mi
Last recorded253,176 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 UAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 253,176 miles

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 30 Nov 2009 214,330 miles

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

nearside and offside rear door well corroded

nearside front wheelbearing has little play

Pass 27 Oct 2008 173,848 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 21 Nov 2007 154,896 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 154,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 133,078 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 133,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

engine missfires at idle

offside rear tyre pressure low.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 121,037 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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T523 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T523 UAY, 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 T523 UAY registered?

T523 UAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1999.

Is T523 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 UAY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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