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T118 XCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,123 mi
Last recorded179,123 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT118 XCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 179,123 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 179,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front nearside bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 168,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 168,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wiper blade glow plug light on

Fail 14 Jul 2006 148,642 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 148,642 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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T118 XCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T118 XCD, 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 T118 XCD registered?

T118 XCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T118 XCD safe to buy?

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