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T492 MDA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,363 mi
Last recorded140,363 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT492 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 140,363 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 139,031 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 139,031 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 137,366 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 137,366 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 134,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,072 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,164 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 121,874 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 121,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 117,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,354 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 89,459 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 81,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 79,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,086 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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T492 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T492 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 T492 MDA registered?

T492 MDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T492 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T492 MDA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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