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T187 EGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,030 mi
Last recorded163,030 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 163,030 miles

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

o/s washer poor

Fail 12 Jun 2012 163,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s washer poor

Pass 28 May 2011 152,998 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 152,869 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 May 2010 142,323 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 142,323 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 130,578 miles

wear / corrosion / repair to rear brake discs + rear brake pads near wear limit

Fail 5 May 2009 130,578 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

wear / corrosion / repair to rear brake discs + rear brake pads near wear limit

Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,338 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 104,466 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 84,701 miles

Lift in o/s bottom ball joint.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 59,649 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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T187 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T187 EGX, 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 T187 EGX registered?

T187 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 1999.

Is T187 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T187 EGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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