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P999 ABG

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

39,622 mi
Last recorded39,622 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 ABG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 39,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 39,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 39,291 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 38,816 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 38,175 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 37,668 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 37,187 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 37,186 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 36,149 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 35,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 33,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 33,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 31,966 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,578 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 29,177 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,852 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 27,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 25,789 miles

both num ber plates

brake pedal slightly spongy

front disc slight ridge

offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall and cracking on tread

parking brake holds but no ratchet noise heard

slight play in steering rack

washer bottle leaking

Fail 16 Jul 2010 25,787 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both num ber plates

brake pedal slightly spongy

front disc slight ridge

offside rear tyre has cuts in side wall and cracking on tread

parking brake holds but no ratchet noise heard

slight play in steering rack

Pass 15 Jul 2009 23,335 miles

front lower arm inner bushes

no ratchet heard when operating parking brake

slight runout rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2008 20,591 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt

Fail 19 Jul 2008 20,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise slight fluffing on offside front seatbelt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,022 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 18,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front lower arms bushes

advise offside front tyre outer edges

Pass 7 Jul 2006 15,016 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 15,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P999 ABG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 P999 ABG, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P999 ABG registered?

P999 ABG is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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The MOT history for P999 ABG shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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