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T958 CBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,294 mi
Last recorded132,294 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT958 CBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round exterior of body has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 132,294 miles

Body has slight corrosion all round exterior of body has surface corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 126,298 miles

Front number plate has cracked across mounting screws but not causing any issues with numbers or letters

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch has corrosion around wing edges not causing any sharp edges (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,235 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 117,510 miles

Advise noises from engine auxiliary drive,gearbox area.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside,Nearside front tyres wearing on edges strong advise.

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

Various underbody surface corrosion.

Windscreen damaged,stone chipped.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,785 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 109,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 109,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 104,308 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 18 Feb 2011 98,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,762 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 93,283 miles

n/s/f steering track rod arm inner ball joint badly worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 89,466 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,160 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,110 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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T958 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T958 CBY, 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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T958 CBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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