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T52 EAE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,024 mi
Last recorded84,024 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT52 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 84,024 miles

rear diff leaking slightly

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 74,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,783 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2014 62,284 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

metal brake pipes to o/s/r and n/s/r corroding

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,091 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,030 miles

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

number plate damaged

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 21 Jun 2010 50,178 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 50,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,379 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear flexible hoses cracked

slight play in drag link

Pass 24 Jun 2008 43,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,057 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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T52 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T52 EAE, 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 T52 EAE registered?

T52 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1999.

Is T52 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T52 EAE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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