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T302 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,233 mi
Last recorded196,233 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT302 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 196,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 192,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering arms

rear brake discs rusty

rust on floor and chassis repairs to rear floor n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches very rusty and holed but not on a load bearing part sill covers and cover fitted front and back

Fail 30 Jan 2018 192,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in steering arms

rear brake discs rusty

rust on floor and chassis repairs to rear floor n/s/r and o/s/r inner wheel arches very rusty and holed but not on a load bearing part sill covers and cover fitted front and back

Pass 31 Jan 2017 187,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust on rear floor and chassis

Pass 29 Jan 2016 183,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rust on rear chassis and floor

Pass 2 Feb 2015 178,229 miles

rust on chassis (rear)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 178,222 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rust on chassis (rear)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 173,049 miles

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

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

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 31 Jan 2013 169,340 miles

Covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Damage to Offside Rear sill area - outside prescribed area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jan 2013 169,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted obscuring outer sills

Damage to Offside Rear sill area - outside prescribed area

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 154,187 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 140,091 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 131,290 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2010 131,290 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 121,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 121,053 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 114,942 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 112,873 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 92,411 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 92,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,273 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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T302 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T302 OGC, 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 T302 OGC registered?

T302 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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