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T798 AFP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,719 mi
Last recorded222,719 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT798 AFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 222,719 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 211,030 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 211,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 206,036 miles

mitiple points of corrotion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Nov 2010 198,590 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 191,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2009 180,341 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 165,538 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 150,984 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 134,872 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 120,171 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 102,257 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 102,257 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 88,877 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 88,877 miles

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

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

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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T798 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T798 AFP, 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 T798 AFP registered?

T798 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T798 AFP safe to buy?

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