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TAN 5Y

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

68,340 mi
Last recorded68,340 miles
Recorded on26 May 2005
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 5Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 May 2005 68,340 miles

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

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

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

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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TAN 5Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TAN 5Y, 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 TAN 5Y registered?

TAN 5Y is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is TAN 5Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 5Y shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAN 5Y have outstanding finance?

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