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T25 OMC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,393 mi
Last recorded155,393 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT25 OMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 155,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2016 155,342 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 143,559 miles

Advise: offside rear wheel is steel,all others are alloy

Fail 21 Jul 2015 143,535 miles

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

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise: offside rear wheel is steel,all others are alloy

Fail 10 Dec 2013 141,912 miles

Advise: centre pipe loose on front pipe

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 141,912 miles

Advise: centre pipe loose on front pipe

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 135,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 125,446 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 115,446 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 106,072 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 99,067 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 85,794 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 85,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2006 73,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2005 68,381 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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T25 OMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 T25 OMC, 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 T25 OMC registered?

T25 OMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T25 OMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for T25 OMC 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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