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T189 BGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,745 mi
Last recorded97,745 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT189 BGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 97,745 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 97,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 92,833 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 87,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 87,893 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,724 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,263 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 86,263 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,148 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 85,148 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 83,511 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2009 81,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,553 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 63,729 miles

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2006 63,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre is worn on outer edge.

Pass 13 Oct 2005 49,983 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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T189 BGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T189 BGN, 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 T189 BGN registered?

T189 BGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 1999.

Is T189 BGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T189 BGN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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