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T753 BFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,756 mi
Last recorded142,756 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT753 BFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2016 142,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

scuff to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 131,213 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 124,752 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 116,532 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 116,532 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 107,020 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 107,020 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2011 100,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 90,147 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 77,790 miles

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

o/s/front tyre approx 3mm tread depth

Fail 20 May 2009 77,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/front tyre approx 3mm tread depth

Pass 2 Jun 2008 67,344 miles

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

wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Jun 2007 54,554 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 54,554 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 47,817 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread 2mm

Fail 24 May 2006 47,817 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre low tread 2mm

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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T753 BFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T753 BFC, 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 T753 BFC registered?

T753 BFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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