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T122 XYA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

42,627 mi
Last recorded42,627 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT122 XYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 42,627 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2025 41,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 41,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 39,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 37,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 35,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 29,016 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 26,199 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2013 21,968 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 21,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight play in steering box

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 20,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,103 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 17,128 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,653 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 14,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,529 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,435 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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T122 XYA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 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 T122 XYA, 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 XYA registered?

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

Is T122 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T122 XYA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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