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T187 XAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,084 mi
Last recorded112,084 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT187 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 112,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 111,858 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 106,038 miles

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 105,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,205 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,866 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTLOWER ARMS / REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED + LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED + VERY LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 92,853 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTLOWER ARMS / REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY CRACKED + LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED + VERY LOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 81,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 81,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 73,921 miles

Central centre brake light not working (disconnected)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread and worn close to legal limit

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre has cracks on outer sidewall

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 66,979 miles

Center stop light covered up

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,943 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 58,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,239 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 53,239 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 50,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 46,763 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,326 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 41,328 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 28,407 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 25,127 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 22,284 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 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T187 XAA, 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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T187 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 1999.

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