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T243 SDG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,639 mi
Last recorded124,639 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT243 SDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 124,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 123,160 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 123,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 120,881 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 120,881 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 118,206 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 113,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

small chip in screen outside zone A

Pass 28 Jul 2010 113,118 miles

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

small chip in screen outside zone A

Pass 22 Jul 2009 105,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,087 miles

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2008 93,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,398 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 21 May 2007 77,733 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 70,510 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 68,966 miles

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

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2005 68,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T243 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T243 SDG, 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 T243 SDG registered?

T243 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1999.

Is T243 SDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T243 SDG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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