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T980 RCF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

131,167 mi
Last recorded131,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT980 RCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 131,167 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 126,174 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,301 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 105,750 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 100,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 94,567 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,594 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,593 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear boot struts lazy

Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,219 miles

slight oil leak to rear diff output shaft seals , rear diff oil should be checked

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,405 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing in tread

Fail 9 Jul 2015 57,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 51,304 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 51,092 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,681 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 40,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 40,709 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,444 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 37,444 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 30,561 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 24,419 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,223 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 19,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 18,351 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 16,401 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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T980 RCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 T980 RCF, 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 T980 RCF registered?

T980 RCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T980 RCF safe to buy?

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