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T556 GUA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

207,065 mi
Last recorded207,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2012 207,065 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 186,987 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 163,185 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 142,918 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 124,572 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 95,744 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 78,832 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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T556 GUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T556 GUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T556 GUA?

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What year was T556 GUA registered?

T556 GUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T556 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 GUA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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