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T172 GBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,162 mi
Last recorded161,162 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT172 GBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 161,162 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 144,595 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor near battery (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 144,590 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour ALL (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported DOWNPIPE BRACKET BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INSIDE EDGE (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion BOOT FLOOR NEAR BATTERY (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion UNDERSIDE (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion CORROSION ON SILL (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 144,565 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

slight exhaust blow

Pass 13 May 2015 142,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 140,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,665 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 135,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,555 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 118,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 110,297 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 91,252 miles

cracking on inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 76,097 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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T172 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T172 GBD, 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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T172 GBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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