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T93 TAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,043 mi
Last recorded83,043 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT93 TAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 83,043 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 83,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 75,277 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,789 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,890 miles

big bore exhaust fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

big bore exhaust fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2010 60,649 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 55,026 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 55,026 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,181 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,971 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 42,059 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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T93 TAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T93 TAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T93 TAW?

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What year was T93 TAW registered?

T93 TAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T93 TAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T93 TAW shows 12 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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