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T888 BRU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT888 BRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 95,423 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blade in poor condition but clears screen effectively

offside side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,423 miles

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

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

front wiper blade in poor condition but clears screen effectively

offside side repeater lens cover missing

Pass 10 Nov 2011 92,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 92,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,515 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 87,356 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 75,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,429 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 53,014 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 53,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/s/front headlamp chipped.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,912 miles

N/s headlight chipped .

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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T888 BRU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T888 BRU, 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 T888 BRU registered?

T888 BRU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T888 BRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T888 BRU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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