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T552 FUA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,013 mi
Last recorded138,013 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 FUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 138,013 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 134,367 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 134,367 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 132,087 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 128,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 128,149 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 126,490 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 123,664 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 121,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 116,965 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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T552 FUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T552 FUA, 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 T552 FUA registered?

T552 FUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T552 FUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T552 FUA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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