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T305 XAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,847 mi
Last recorded143,847 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT305 XAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 143,847 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 138,944 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Undertrays fitted

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Fail 3 Aug 2016 138,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor/towing eyelet (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

All suspension coil springs corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Undertrays fitted

Various rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,172 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front tyre worn on outter edge.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake discs worn.

Undertray fitted.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 121,171 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre worn on outter edge.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake discs worn.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 96,309 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,402 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,993 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 70,751 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 70,751 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,712 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 62,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 59,432 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 54,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 48,024 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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T305 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T305 XAA, 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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T305 XAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 1999.

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