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T426 EOB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,089 mi
Last recorded90,089 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT426 EOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 90,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,268 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 86,619 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,331 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 80,095 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,977 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 77,956 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 76,228 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight corrosion to some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2017 75,414 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general corrosion to underside components springs shockers etc

Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,063 miles

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 71,340 miles

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

oil leak at rear diff

slight play in steering assembly

Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,170 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 65,636 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 64,515 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 62,797 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,039 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 58,761 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 56,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,620 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,875 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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T426 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 T426 EOB, 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 T426 EOB registered?

T426 EOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 1999.

Is T426 EOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T426 EOB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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