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T204 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,857 mi
Last recorded157,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 157,857 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2016 157,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 144,627 miles

nearside (idler) steering pivot point has slight play

underbody has slight corrosion

vehicle exterior has slight surface corrosion

Fail 8 May 2015 146,608 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 137,610 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 130,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 130,776 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 125,318 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 125,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 118,816 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 118,805 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,194 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 99,428 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 90,042 miles

advise surface corrosion main brake pipes and rear very slight play x2 front wheels

Pass 7 May 2007 79,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 70,053 miles

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

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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T204 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 T204 VSG, 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 T204 VSG registered?

T204 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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