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T582 TSF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,333 mi
Last recorded136,333 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT582 TSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 136,333 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

slight corrosion on rear outer sills on o/s&n/s rear

Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,333 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight corrosion on rear outer sills on o/s&n/s rear

Pass 6 Oct 2016 131,058 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 131,046 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,955 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 116,948 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 110,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front passengers inside door handle slack

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 90,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 78,929 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 70,187 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 70,187 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,155 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 61,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,744 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 50,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2006 43,235 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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T582 TSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T582 TSF, 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 T582 TSF registered?

T582 TSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

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