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T909 RCB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,889 mi
Last recorded164,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT909 RCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 164,889 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 164,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 160,908 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 151,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 151,597 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 141,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 141,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 130,055 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2005 111,313 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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T909 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T909 RCB, 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 T909 RCB registered?

T909 RCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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