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T293 EGU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,286 mi
Last recorded154,286 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT293 EGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 154,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 142,739 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 133,659 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2008 125,945 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 125,942 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,345 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 95,140 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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T293 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 T293 EGU, 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 T293 EGU registered?

T293 EGU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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