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T612 FWL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

214,075 mi
Last recorded214,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT612 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 214,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion rear doors and wheel archs

crack n/s front lower screen

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2015 214,070 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion rear doors and wheel archs

crack n/s front lower screen

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Jun 2014 202,177 miles

crack in screen n/s

n/s front indicater lense damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2014 202,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crack in screen n/s

n/s front indicater lense damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2013 189,928 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 189,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 173,470 miles

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

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

chip in screen zone a

Fail 29 Jun 2012 173,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

chip in screen zone a

Pass 21 Jun 2011 159,379 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,486 miles

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 8 May 2009 137,769 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 130,288 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 121,464 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 113,051 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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T612 FWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T612 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 T612 FWL registered?

T612 FWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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