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T603 FWL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,823 mi
Last recorded158,823 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT603 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 158,823 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 136,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 May 2017 136,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 135,852 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 135,852 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2015 135,032 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 131,465 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 130,314 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

main beam tail-tale not working

Pass 12 Sep 2011 127,644 miles

all four tyres starting to crack on outer edge of tread

Pass 26 Aug 2010 125,815 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 123,464 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 119,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 116,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2006 114,525 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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T603 FWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T603 FWL, 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 T603 FWL registered?

T603 FWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 1999.

Is T603 FWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for T603 FWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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