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T119 BGD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,857 mi
Last recorded72,857 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT119 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 72,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 72,855 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 68,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 62,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,110 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 50,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 50,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,169 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 48,565 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 48,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 47,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,871 miles

BAS /ASR LIGHT ON INTERMITTENT

Fail 13 Jul 2016 46,870 miles

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

BAS /ASR LIGHT ON INTERMITTENT

Pass 10 Jul 2015 44,847 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,629 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,026 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,032 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,425 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,197 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,306 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,306 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,525 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 36,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 33,826 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 33,826 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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,866 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,866 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T119 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T119 BGD, 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 T119 BGD registered?

T119 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 1999.

Is T119 BGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T119 BGD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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