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T998 FFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,023 mi
Last recorded150,023 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 FFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 150,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 148,809 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 146,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,868 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 120,567 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 114,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outer anti roll bar mounting rubber bush worn

Fail 21 May 2010 114,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside outer anti roll bar mounting rubber bush worn

Pass 28 May 2009 107,740 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 107,740 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 96,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2007 80,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 80,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2006 69,991 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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T998 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc 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 T998 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.

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What year was T998 FFC registered?

T998 FFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.

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