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T716 FNN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,700 mi
Last recorded177,700 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT716 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 177,700 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 177,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2013 169,988 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 169,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2012 154,172 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 136,026 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 136,026 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 119,349 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2011 119,349 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 105,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 105,596 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 90,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 84,756 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 73,468 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,149 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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T716 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T716 FNN, 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 T716 FNN registered?

T716 FNN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T716 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T716 FNN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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