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T555 AUE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,143 mi
Last recorded75,143 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT555 AUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 75,143 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 4 Jun 2019 73,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,053 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 73,048 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 71,233 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 May 2015 66,857 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 64,056 miles

all four tyres getting low in tread

Pass 22 May 2013 61,660 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 61,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 60,064 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 57,396 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2010 54,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,416 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 45,349 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 45,349 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2007 39,828 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 35,656 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 35,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2005 31,106 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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T555 AUE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T555 AUE, 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 T555 AUE registered?

T555 AUE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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