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Y287 SUB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,435 mi
Last recorded88,435 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY287 SUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,435 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,435 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 87,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 81,078 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 70,930 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,366 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 7 Aug 2010 54,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 49,983 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,024 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2007 42,356 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,356 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,291 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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Y287 SUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y287 SUB, 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 Y287 SUB registered?

Y287 SUB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y287 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y287 SUB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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