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T943 BRO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,185 mi
Last recorded149,185 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT943 BRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2012 149,185 miles

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

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

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2012 149,185 miles

advise rear tyres wearing low

Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,219 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear bumper loose

Pass 17 May 2010 132,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cat to downpipe flanges badly corroded

rear fuel vent pipe split

rear metal fuel pipes corroded

wiper slightly smeary

Pass 20 May 2009 123,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 122,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 113,186 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 100,313 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear handbrake noisy when applied

Pass 22 Apr 2006 86,251 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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T943 BRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T943 BRO, 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 T943 BRO registered?

T943 BRO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T943 BRO safe to buy?

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