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T965 EBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT965 EBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,288 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 87,308 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 87,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2008 84,057 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 84,048 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2007 78,357 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

air bag warning lamp on.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 71,379 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 61,729 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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T965 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 T965 EBW, 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 T965 EBW registered?

T965 EBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T965 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T965 EBW shows 8 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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