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T308 HTX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 HTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 116,330 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 113,495 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,353 miles

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

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

Wiper Motor Sticking

Pass 3 Nov 2010 103,937 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 103,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

o/s/f flasher lens holed

rear no plate needs attention

Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,761 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,761 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 93,821 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,046 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 89,028 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly, suggest physical checking

Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,030 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 74,397 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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T308 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T308 HTX, 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 T308 HTX registered?

T308 HTX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T308 HTX safe to buy?

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