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T573 VFB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

111,428 mi
Last recorded111,428 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT573 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 111,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 105,808 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 103,078 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 103,078 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 98,048 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 94,666 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 91,236 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,542 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,590 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 84,574 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 80,213 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 76,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,705 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 67,991 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,657 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 55,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 48,520 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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T573 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 T573 VFB, 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 T573 VFB registered?

T573 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1999.

Is T573 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T573 VFB shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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