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T485 MDA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

17,899 mi
Last recorded17,899 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT485 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 17,899 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 17,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 17,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 17,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 17,610 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 17,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 17,402 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 17,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread discoloured (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 17,354 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 17,220 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,056 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 16,865 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 16,689 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,495 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked / deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 16,274 miles

both front tyres cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2013 15,987 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 15,738 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 15,577 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,320 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 15,034 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,376 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 14,247 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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T485 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 T485 MDA, 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 T485 MDA registered?

T485 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1999.

Is T485 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T485 MDA 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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