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T574 VFB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,298 mi
Last recorded123,298 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 VFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 123,298 miles

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

near side front tyre has kerb damage

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 116,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 107,365 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 107,363 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 90,399 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 81,679 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 72,598 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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T574 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T574 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 T574 VFB registered?

T574 VFB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T574 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T574 VFB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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