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T876 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,221 mi
Last recorded139,221 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 139,221 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 139,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust noisey

Pass 27 Jul 2010 136,828 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2009 134,991 miles

bottom of n/s/r coil spring corroded

brake pipes corroded near abs unit

o/s/r tyre worn low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 May 2008 126,034 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 111,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 111,348 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 94,203 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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T876 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T876 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 T876 VAM registered?

T876 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T876 VAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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