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T983 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,945 mi
Last recorded171,945 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT983 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 171,945 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 165,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 152,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 152,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 140,246 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 140,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres getting low on tred 3mm

Pass 12 Jul 2010 128,105 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 115,983 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 92,375 miles

rear brake hoses cracking started †general creaking when braking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 79,226 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 66,238 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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T983 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T983 FFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T983 FFC registered?

T983 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

Is T983 FFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T983 FFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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