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T502 VGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,918 mi
Last recorded133,918 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT502 VGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2015 133,918 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,918 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,389 miles

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

centre exhaust slightly worn

Pass 1 Feb 2012 117,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

srs warning light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2011 101,686 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 86,215 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 65,968 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,336 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 54,318 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 49,647 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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T502 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 T502 VGA, 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 T502 VGA registered?

T502 VGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

Is T502 VGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T502 VGA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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