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T658 DUY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,886 mi
Last recorded148,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT658 DUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 148,886 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored

corrosion on both front wheel arches

front and rear number plates slight deteriated

front brake pads low aprox 2mm

n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint slight play

wiper arm parking in wrong position

Fail 13 Jan 2011 148,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored

corrosion on both front wheel arches

front and rear number plates slight deteriated

front brake pads low aprox 2mm

n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint slight play

wiper arm parking in wrong position

Pass 1 Dec 2009 133,521 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 133,521 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 116,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 116,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 107,523 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 107,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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T658 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T658 DUY, 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 T658 DUY registered?

T658 DUY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 March 1999.

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