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T299 ROU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

160,797 mi
Last recorded160,797 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT299 ROU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 160,797 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 159,649 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 159,198 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 158,144 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 156,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 155,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 152,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 152,087 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 152,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 152,047 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,469 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 150,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 150,015 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 148,429 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 144,579 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Sep 2011 144,552 miles

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)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 141,391 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 Aug 2009 136,328 miles

outer rear sidelight nearside not working

Pass 21 Aug 2008 122,897 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 24 Aug 2007 105,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 88,192 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 74,854 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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T299 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 T299 ROU, 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 T299 ROU registered?

T299 ROU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is T299 ROU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T299 ROU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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