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T191 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,388 mi
Last recorded63,388 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT191 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,388 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 63,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 63,383 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre; Deteroration Cracks in Casing

Nearside Rear Tyre;Deterioration Cracks in Casing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre;Deterioration Cracks in Casing

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre;Deterioration Cracks in Casing

Rear All Suspension Components Corroded

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,818 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounts- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 62,774 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door skin (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near ABS unit (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive forward mounts- both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,768 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,768 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/f flexi-pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 56,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,156 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,905 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

park brake service [noisey]

Pass 12 Jul 2011 46,926 miles

brake and park brake service

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 42,445 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 39,614 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

park brake service

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,528 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,529 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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T191 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T191 GDM, 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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T191 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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