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T71 RDK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,170 mi
Last recorded144,170 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT71 RDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 144,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 May 2016 144,170 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 135,230 miles

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

light corrosion to body work

Fail 12 May 2015 135,230 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

light corrosion to body work

Pass 14 Apr 2014 124,161 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 123,902 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 119,277 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 111,367 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 105,270 miles

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

Nearside front headlight has a slight crack in lens.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 96,889 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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T71 RDK 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 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 T71 RDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T71 RDK registered?

T71 RDK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T71 RDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T71 RDK 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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