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T205 SCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,698 mi
Last recorded100,698 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT205 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 100,698 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damaged

oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2016 100,698 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil & offside (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front body damaged

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 93,855 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 93,855 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 87,557 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 80,212 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 63,330 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

wiper smeary

Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,106 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 55,846 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 53,211 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 50,336 miles

ADVISE SMALL CUT IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE

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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T205 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 T205 SCG, 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 T205 SCG registered?

T205 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is T205 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T205 SCG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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