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T783 FFM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

141,083 mi
Last recorded141,083 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT783 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,083 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front to back - brake pipes corrided

Pass 4 Jul 2012 136,683 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 131,008 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 131,008 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 126,000 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 121,429 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 121,429 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 113,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 101,449 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 101,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,147 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jun 2006 90,147 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jun 2005
Fail 28 Jun 2005 76,946 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T783 FFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 T783 FFM, 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 T783 FFM registered?

T783 FFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T783 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T783 FFM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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