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T123 CSH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT123 CSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 70,921 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Offside/Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 65,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 61,854 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2019 55,230 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 50,899 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 48,320 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 45,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 41,330 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2013 39,336 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2012 37,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 37,451 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 34,779 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 32,216 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 29,778 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 29,778 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 27,370 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 24,321 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 16,695 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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T123 CSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T123 CSH, 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 T123 CSH registered?

T123 CSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 1999.

Is T123 CSH safe to buy?

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