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T711 SAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,694 mi
Last recorded147,694 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT711 SAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 147,694 miles

Fuel tank area slightly damp but no visible signs of a leak

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 147,694 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fuel tank area slightly damp but no visible signs of a leak

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 134,150 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 134,150 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 118,155 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,103 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 92,271 miles

Front tyres in poor condition

N/S/R Tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 88,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 84,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,285 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 71,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 64,656 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Some slight play starting to show in nearside steering idler arm.

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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T711 SAR 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 85.7%.

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 T711 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 T711 SAR registered?

T711 SAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T711 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T711 SAR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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