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T21 GRD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT21 GRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 109,057 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 106,649 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,110 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 103,687 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 101,194 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 101,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 95,176 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,176 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 93,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 93,073 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 75,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 69,189 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 63,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 57,610 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,358 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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T21 GRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T21 GRD, 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 T21 GRD registered?

T21 GRD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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