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T597 CPP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,610 mi
Last recorded85,610 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT597 CPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,610 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 85,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,346 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 62,326 miles

front tyres starting to wear at inside tread.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 52,576 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,433 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 41,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,935 miles

srs light on at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2009 28,877 miles

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

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

srs light on at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2008 18,613 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 17,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 16,088 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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T597 CPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T597 CPP, 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 T597 CPP registered?

T597 CPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T597 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T597 CPP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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