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T552 PDD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,824 mi
Last recorded125,824 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT552 PDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 125,824 miles

both front flexi brake pipes perished

both front wish bones inner rear bushes perished

corrosion starting in both front floor pans

corrosion starting in front crossmember osf

nsr tyre perished

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

very slight weap from power steering pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,511 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

rear axle weaping

slight play in both steering arm inner joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,075 miles

CORROSION ROUND REAR SUSPENSION

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER STEERING JOINTS

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,950 miles

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

CORROSION ROUND REAR SUSPENSION

O/S/F INDICATOR LENSE MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH INNER STEERING JOINTS

Pass 1 May 2014 102,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 93,698 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED

BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

ONE INJECTOR BLOWING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 93,698 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXI HOSES PERISHED

BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS SLIGHT PLAY

O/S/F WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

ONE INJECTOR BLOWING

Pass 26 Apr 2012 84,316 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 26 Apr 2012 84,316 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

N/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

SLIGHT PLAY O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 73,780 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,467 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges = low tread 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2008 34,517 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 60,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 57,207 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2005 54,655 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 PDD 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 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 T552 PDD, 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 PDD registered?

T552 PDD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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