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T556 PTG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,275 mi
Last recorded86,275 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT556 PTG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2015 86,275 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,026 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 84,162 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 84,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2011 84,033 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 83,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 79,763 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 77,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,801 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 PTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 PTG, 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 T556 PTG registered?

T556 PTG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 May 1999.

Is T556 PTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T556 PTG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T556 PTG have outstanding finance?

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