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T599 FNN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,129 mi
Last recorded188,129 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 188,129 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti Roll Bar Mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 181,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Anti role bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 177,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 167,893 miles

both front tyres worn inner

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2019 167,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn inner

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2018 159,493 miles

rust patches covered with paint on the body

Pass 31 Jul 2017 150,093 miles

colour o/s/f indicator and o/s side repeater

corrosion on rear sub frame and suspension

corrosion spots on main brake pipes

fluctuation on rear brakes

lift in o/s/f bottom ball joint

uneven wear on both front tyres and only just legal on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2016 137,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 127,308 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,569 miles

wear in steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2013 109,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 101,561 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,174 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 81,223 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 65,857 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2009 65,856 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2008 53,443 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 45,536 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 41,425 miles

offside hand brake low effort

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

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

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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T599 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 T599 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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T599 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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