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T523 ACW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

104,382 mi
Last recorded104,382 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,382 miles

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,497 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 100,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 96,497 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,479 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SUBFRAME MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED EITHER SIDE

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion in wheel arch near sill

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 89,701 miles

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

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2021 89,200 miles

all rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,691 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 80,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 78,168 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 108,503 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 143,347 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 143,337 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported weld bracket back on pipes (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under side (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill behind plastic (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield lose

Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,591 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 130,076 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 122,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 122,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,688 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 113,678 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,654 miles

Centre Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 99,398 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 99,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,044 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

STEERING BOX AS SLIGHT PLAY RESULTING IN SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT ROAD WHEELS FRONT

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,573 miles

STEERING BOX AS SLIGHT PLAY RESULTING IN SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT ROAD WHEELS FRONT

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,226 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 62,510 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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T523 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 T523 ACW, 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 T523 ACW registered?

T523 ACW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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