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T122 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,491 mi
Last recorded122,491 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 122,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 122,488 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked/damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 122,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 122,482 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 29 Nov 2023 122,163 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 120,957 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 119,852 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 118,777 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 118,777 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged allround (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 116,579 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 116,579 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from feul tank area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 115,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 May 2017 114,050 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 112,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 112,165 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 110,253 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 107,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 107,023 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2013 105,834 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 105,816 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside parking brake perforemance low

Pass 3 May 2012 103,616 miles

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

offside rear parking brake perforemance low

Pass 3 May 2011 100,004 miles

front wiper blade split

nearside rear brake pads worn

offside parking brake perforemance low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 95,483 miles

both front wheels have slight play

both rear brake discs are pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2009 92,883 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 89,388 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 89,388 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 79,707 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2006 77,749 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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T122 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 T122 VVX, 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 T122 VVX registered?

T122 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T122 VVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T122 VVX 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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