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T129 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,285 mi
Last recorded89,285 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT129 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 88,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,205 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear both tyres worn on the edges

rear parking brake imbalanced 32%

Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,791 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,448 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 68,448 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 63,058 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 63,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T129 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T129 SPB, 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 T129 SPB registered?

T129 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T129 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T129 SPB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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