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T577 BFE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

325,594 mi
Last recorded325,594 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT577 BFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 325,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2015 311,749 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 311,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 303,020 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 303,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 295,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 287,164 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 280,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 268,899 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 253,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 241,879 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 227,391 miles

front pads low slight play at steering wheel

Fail 28 Mar 2011 227,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pads low slight play at steering wheel

Pass 28 Sep 2010 210,242 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 210,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 198,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust clamp weak at center joint

osf tyre inner edge worn and nsf outer edge worn

vacuum pipe loose at engine

Fail 26 Mar 2010 198,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

exhaust clamp weak at center joint

osf tyre inner edge worn and nsf outer edge worn

vacuum pipe loose at engine

Pass 1 Apr 2009 174,335 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 159,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 142,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 123,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 102,274 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 102,274 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,235 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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T577 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T577 BFE, 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 T577 BFE registered?

T577 BFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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