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T237 EGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

82,866 mi
Last recorded82,866 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT237 EGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 82,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 72,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 72,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 71,569 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 70,900 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 70,191 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 70,175 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings marked in white chalk (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive both drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 68,552 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 67,255 miles

Central Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,149 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,669 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,669 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,911 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,335 miles

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

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,666 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 53,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 51,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,081 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 45,343 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,130 miles

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

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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T237 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T237 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T237 EGX registered?

T237 EGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 1999.

Is T237 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for T237 EGX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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