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T288 VVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,912 mi
Last recorded99,912 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT288 VVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

General corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brakes

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 99,912 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

General corrosion underside, suspension, springs, brakes

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe & fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 98,152 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 95,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 95,882 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 90,617 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 90,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 87,979 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 87,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 86,227 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 83,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,935 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,873 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 66,873 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,566 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,195 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,473 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 48,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,341 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 46,340 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 43,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,884 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,894 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,902 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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T288 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T288 VVX, 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 T288 VVX registered?

T288 VVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T288 VVX shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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