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T887 WWV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,697 mi
Last recorded179,697 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT887 WWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 179,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut to the side wall but no cords showing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 174,745 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 174,745 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 167,739 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 167,739 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 161,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 161,824 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 155,689 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 155,594 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 143,892 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 143,892 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 143,892 miles

Front 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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T887 WWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T887 WWV, 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 T887 WWV registered?

T887 WWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 April 1999.

Is T887 WWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T887 WWV shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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