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T952 AFP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,091 mi
Last recorded129,091 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT952 AFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 129,091 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

some brake pipes coated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,851 miles

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

Strong oil leak.

Fail 2 Mar 2017 125,849 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour Repeators. (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Strong oil leak.

Pass 7 Mar 2016 123,007 miles

Nearside headlight beam intensity deteriorated.advise attention.

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

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 119,013 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 111,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,248 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 103,388 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 97,941 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 97,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,227 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 86,132 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,217 miles

advisory. nearside front tyre worn bald on shoulders.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 65,701 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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T952 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T952 AFP, 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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T952 AFP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T952 AFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T952 AFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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