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T579 WWC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,947 mi
Last recorded152,947 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT579 WWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2013 152,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 148,242 miles

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 148,242 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Oct 2011 142,873 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil level light on

Pass 18 Oct 2010 134,935 miles

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

oil level light on

Fail 18 Oct 2010 134,933 miles

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

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

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

oil level light on

Pass 1 Oct 2009 126,433 miles

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

both fronyt tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2008 115,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 107,610 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 107,610 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 100,112 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 100,112 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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T579 WWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T579 WWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T579 WWC registered?

T579 WWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

Is T579 WWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T579 WWC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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