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T225 CSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,117 mi
Last recorded155,117 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT225 CSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2020 155,117 miles

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 154,192 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 154,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 152,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 150,231 miles

Front slight play in inner steering arm

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 148,473 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2015 146,047 miles

Front slight play inner arms

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components underside

Fail 20 Nov 2015 146,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front slight play inner arms

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some components underside

Pass 22 Nov 2014 142,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 136,890 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 1,428 miles

All brake disc slightly lipped.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Dec 2011 126,823 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2010 119,969 miles

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

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

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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 115,578 miles

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

Wheel trims fitted

power steering pipe wet but not loosing fluid under operation.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 115,570 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Wheel trims fitted

power steering pipe wet but not loosing fluid under operation.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 110,280 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 110,280 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 105,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 100,511 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 94,106 miles

oil level low

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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T225 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T225 CSS, 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 T225 CSS registered?

T225 CSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1999.

Is T225 CSS safe to buy?

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