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T316 UGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,798 mi
Last recorded154,798 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT316 UGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 154,798 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 151,678 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Under body and suspension components under sealed

Pass 12 Sep 2024 149,120 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components and brake pipes heavily undersheild

Fail 12 Sep 2024 149,120 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension components and brake pipes heavily undersheild

Pass 26 Sep 2023 145,392 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 141,494 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 138,019 miles

full under cover and sill cover fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2021 138,019 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full under cover and sill cover fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2021 137,993 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. "Marked" (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted. Not allowing full corrosion inspection

Pass 24 Aug 2020 134,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,136 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s&n/s sill cover fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 127,409 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has been painted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,835 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 103,343 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 103,343 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 87,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 78,131 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 69,933 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 67,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 63,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 56,629 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 50,122 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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T316 UGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T316 UGA, 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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T316 UGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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