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T256 XCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

62,251 mi
Last recorded62,251 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT256 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,251 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 62,236 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 60,499 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 57,856 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 56,956 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,486 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,163 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 52,720 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 50,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,844 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,955 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 43,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 40,578 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 35,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 28,339 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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T256 XCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 T256 XCG, 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 T256 XCG registered?

T256 XCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T256 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T256 XCG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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