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T133 XCD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,943 mi
Last recorded175,943 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT133 XCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 175,943 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 175,943 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 174,585 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 174,579 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 173,537 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 171,269 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 171,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 168,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 168,814 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 168,814 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 164,374 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 161,327 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 157,305 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,444 miles

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,315 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 146,305 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 142,026 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 138,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 135,180 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,768 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 119,521 miles

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

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

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

Poor beam paterns from head lights

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,990 miles

slight leak from steering damper.

Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,389 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,453 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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T133 XCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T133 XCD, 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 T133 XCD registered?

T133 XCD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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