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T697 SAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,313 mi
Last recorded144,313 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT697 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 144,313 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rusting near mountings (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 134,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 132,525 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 130,046 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre has spli but not to cords

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 125,060 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 122,473 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 119,016 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 115,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 115,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 106,838 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 97,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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T697 SAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T697 SAR, 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 T697 SAR registered?

T697 SAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T697 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T697 SAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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