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T331 OGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,829 mi
Last recorded91,829 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT331 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 91,829 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged And Glass Cracked

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 91,829 miles

Nearside Door Mirror Damaged And Glass Cracked

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror Slightly Cracked (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door Mirror Slightly Cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,418 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 88,418 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 87,018 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 87,018 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,888 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 85,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 83,959 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,959 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 81,618 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 79,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 79,523 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 77,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 74,719 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 74,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 74,407 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 74,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 73,026 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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T331 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 T331 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 T331 OGC registered?

T331 OGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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