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T709 OWG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,148 mi
Last recorded112,148 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT709 OWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 112,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 108,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 100,375 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2011 89,949 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 89,811 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear by flexe brake hoses

Pass 24 Mar 2010 82,847 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 76,310 miles

windscreen chipped

rear tyres low

Fail 26 Mar 2009 76,305 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 69,727 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,559 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,981 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 53,371 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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T709 OWG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T709 OWG, 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 T709 OWG registered?

T709 OWG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T709 OWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T709 OWG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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