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T339 CGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,427 mi
Last recorded168,427 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT339 CGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 168,427 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 166,428 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 161,665 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 161,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 157,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 152,932 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 152,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 150,292 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 150,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 145,853 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 137,033 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 130,164 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 130,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 122,795 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 118,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 112,954 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 107,303 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 107,302 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 100,925 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 99,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 99,190 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,818 miles

front exhaust bolts corroded

offside rear tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

play in both front lower balljoints

Pass 8 Jun 2005 85,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 85,887 miles

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

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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T339 CGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T339 CGX, 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 T339 CGX registered?

T339 CGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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