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T546 RCT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2010
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,303 mi
Last recorded172,303 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT546 RCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 172,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 158,139 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 158,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

near side front steering arm slight play

near side rear tyre side wall slight damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2007 140,345 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 124,860 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 103,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 102,047 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 150,131 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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T546 RCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T546 RCT, 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 T546 RCT registered?

T546 RCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T546 RCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T546 RCT shows 8 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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