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T585 FNN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,102 mi
Last recorded124,102 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT585 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 124,102 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under side vehicle ,all suspension and brake pipe under sealed

Pass 21 May 2019 118,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side vehicle and all suspension component and brake pipes been under sealed

Fail 21 May 2019 118,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under side vehicle and all suspension component and brake pipes been under sealed

Pass 24 Apr 2018 115,947 miles

all brake pipes undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2018 115,947 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes undersealed

Pass 26 Apr 2017 111,442 miles

Brake pipes under sealed

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

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

Under tray deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2017 111,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes under sealed

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

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

Service brake efficiency just met requirements

Under tray deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2016 109,630 miles

Front Windscreen has light stonechip damage in the swept area.

Nearside Front Lower Jacking rubber missing.

Plastic sideskirts fitted obscuring view of lower outer sills.

Pass 23 May 2015 104,103 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 104,100 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front shock absorbers corroded.

Front springs corroding.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 96,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 96,350 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,190 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 87,667 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 82,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 79,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion to offside front wing

very slight movement in offside front steering

Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,096 miles

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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T585 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T585 FNN, 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 T585 FNN registered?

T585 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T585 FNN safe to buy?

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