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T254 AGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,657 mi
Last recorded159,657 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT254 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 159,657 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 29 May 2014 153,320 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 152,685 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 152,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 148,027 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 148,007 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 138,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded 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)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2009 126,862 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Dec 2009 126,862 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside/nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2008 114,351 miles

offside door mirror glass in poor condition

Pass 14 Dec 2007 104,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 92,419 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 88,479 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres wearing 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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T254 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T254 AGM, 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 T254 AGM registered?

T254 AGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is T254 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T254 AGM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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