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T51 GNM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,178 mi
Last recorded149,178 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT51 GNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 149,178 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing low on tread. 195/65/r15-91h

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 131,988 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 131,987 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 131,567 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side front fog not working

Rear pads getting low on tread

Fail 3 Jul 2015 131,567 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Both front tyres worn on edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Off side front fog not working

Rear pads getting low on tread

Fail 28 Jun 2014 125,019 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 125,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 101,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 113,049 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 110,668 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,403 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,449 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 86,578 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,619 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 79,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 70,529 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,529 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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T51 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T51 GNM, 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 T51 GNM registered?

T51 GNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 August 1999.

Is T51 GNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T51 GNM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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