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T28 OCT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,549 mi
Last recorded154,549 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT28 OCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 154,549 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 153,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 151,281 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 151,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 149,593 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 147,635 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 147,635 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 145,086 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 145,086 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper not parking at bottom of screen (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 141,913 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 May 2015 137,877 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 135,896 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 133,869 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 133,869 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 132,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 130,073 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 130,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 128,481 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 128,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 125,114 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 118,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 112,002 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 Front 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 22 Jun 2006 105,306 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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T28 OCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T28 OCT, 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 T28 OCT registered?

T28 OCT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T28 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T28 OCT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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