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T57 BFJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

73,566 mi
Last recorded73,566 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT57 BFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 73,566 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 71,432 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 70,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 67,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,935 miles

corrosion to the exhaust

rear number plate slightly faded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to the rear suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2018 53,175 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

all the tyres due to age

corrosion to the exhaust

front brake application uneven on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2017 50,350 miles

Corrosion to the exhaust

Rear discs are slightly pitted

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,673 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 48,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,873 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 46,295 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,323 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,551 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 37,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,641 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,276 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 31,456 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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T57 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T57 BFJ, 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 T57 BFJ registered?

T57 BFJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.

Is T57 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T57 BFJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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