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T572 MDW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,616 mi
Last recorded159,616 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT572 MDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 159,616 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 153,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 142,694 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

o/s hand brake low

Pass 6 Jun 2009 135,633 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 129,327 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 121,318 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 121,307 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 275,178 miles

offside indicator slightly discoloured

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Jan 2007 275,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight oil drips under engine

Pass 24 Jul 2006 255,356 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2006 234,256 miles

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

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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T572 MDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc petrol 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 T572 MDW, 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 T572 MDW registered?

T572 MDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T572 MDW 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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