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T528 FGT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,866 mi
Last recorded124,866 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT528 FGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 124,866 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 123,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,539 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 120,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,291 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 107,921 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension pipes corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shocks creaking , function ok though

slight play in offside and nearside steering knuckle joints

under shields and covers preventing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 18 Jun 2019 107,738 miles

rear suspension pipes slightly rusty

slight play in track rod arm inner joints

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,579 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake pads starting to get low

rear suspension pipes rusty

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 107,404 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front exhaust metal mounting bracket broken

rear suspension pipes slightly rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2016 107,166 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension metal pipe slightly corroded

slight play in track rod inner joints

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,919 miles

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

sill covers obstructing testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,585 miles

rear section of front to rear suspension pipe

slight play in front track rod inner knuckle joints

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2014 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear section of front to rear suspension pipe

slight play in front track rod inner knuckle joints

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2013 106,223 miles

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

rear section of front to rear suspension pipe slightly corroded

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 105,904 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 102,460 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 100,600 miles

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 21 Jun 2010 100,600 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Jun 2009 93,135 miles

near side front and near side rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Jun 2008 86,815 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 86,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,523 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 69,980 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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T528 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T528 FGT, 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 T528 FGT registered?

T528 FGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1999.

Is T528 FGT safe to buy?

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