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T947 CNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,445 mi
Last recorded163,445 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT947 CNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 163,445 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 156,904 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 151,583 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 144,963 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 144,963 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 138,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 131,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 124,685 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 119,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 119,017 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 113,279 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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T947 CNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T947 CNV, 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 T947 CNV registered?

T947 CNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T947 CNV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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