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T289 SDG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,615 mi
Last recorded159,615 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT289 SDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 159,615 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear diff leaking oil from seal but not excessive

Fail 6 Mar 2015 159,307 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking oil from seal but not excessive

Pass 10 Feb 2014 150,967 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2013 147,780 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 147,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 145,453 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 145,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 144,163 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 134,675 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 134,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 124,020 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 105,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 73,390 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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T289 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T289 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 T289 SDG registered?

T289 SDG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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