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T2 GCA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,431 mi
Last recorded113,431 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 GCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 113,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 113,427 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2012 109,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,373 miles

Gaiter on o/s ball joint is split, but there was no play evident at the time of the test.

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Slight leak from middle exhaust joint.

Some play in n/s track rod inner joint.

Various components corroding.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 106,373 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Gaiter on o/s ball joint is split, but there was no play evident at the time of the test.

Metal brake pipes at rear starting to corrode.

N/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Slight leak from middle exhaust joint.

Some play in n/s track rod inner joint.

Various components corroding.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 101,520 miles

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 101,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Gaiter on o/s lower ball joint is split.

N/s outer tail light is not working.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,644 miles

O/s rear indicator is starting to lose amber colouration.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 98,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/s rear indicator is starting to lose amber colouration.

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,272 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 95,272 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads look low & discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 92,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 92,017 miles

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

Extensive engine covers & undertrays preventing a full inspection of some components.

Front brake pads low.

N/s rear tyre close to the limit.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 87,365 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 87,365 miles

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

Front brake pads low.

N/s front tyre close to the limit.

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted preventing a full examination of some parts.

Some play in n/s steering inner tie rod joint.

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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T2 GCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 T2 GCA, 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 T2 GCA registered?

T2 GCA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T2 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T2 GCA shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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