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G662 TYE

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,967 mi
Last recorded172,967 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG662 TYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 172,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 171,758 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 171,430 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 168,487 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,231 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 164,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,856 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 159,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 155,514 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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G662 TYE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 G662 TYE, 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 36 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 G662 TYE registered?

G662 TYE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 1990.

Is G662 TYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G662 TYE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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