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T196 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT196 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,815 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,239 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,056 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,454 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 108,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 103,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,777 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 101,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 101,120 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 99,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 95,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 95,996 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 94,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 93,637 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 93,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 92,118 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 89,484 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 86,087 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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T196 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T196 AGM, 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 T196 AGM registered?

T196 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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