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T629 TFW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,089 mi
Last recorded149,089 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT629 TFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 149,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 149,089 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 135,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 132,382 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,928 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 127,070 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 124,274 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 120,878 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

play detected at steering system on both locks but cannot identify if there is a fault due to coverings

Fail 2 Oct 2008 117,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 117,504 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2007 114,032 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,689 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 108,689 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 101,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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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T629 TFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T629 TFW, 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 T629 TFW registered?

T629 TFW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T629 TFW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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