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T746 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,451 mi
Last recorded229,451 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2016 229,451 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 208,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 191,909 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 30 Jul 2013 178,721 miles

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

slight play in steering rack offside

Pass 18 Jul 2012 163,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 150,485 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,168 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 127,068 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 112,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 103,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,450 miles

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

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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T746 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 T746 VAM, 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 T746 VAM registered?

T746 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1999.

Is T746 VAM safe to buy?

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