MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion in floor and sill panel not within prescribed areas
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills corroded
exhaust corroding
offside rear tyre worn on edge
rear drive shaft inner and outer gaitors perrished
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both inner sills corroded
exhaust corroding
offside rear tyre worn on edge
rear drive shaft inner and outer gaitors perrished
sill covers fitted
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges
rear coil springs corroded
slight corrosion on both rear outer sills
slight corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front tyres wearing on edges
rear coil springs corroded
slight corrosion on both rear outer sills
slight corrosion on offside rear inner wheelarch
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear brake hoses slightly perishing
both rear coil springs corroded
fuel pipe in offside rear inner wheelarch splitting
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
slight corrosion in offside rear inner wheelarch
unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front brake pipe corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted underneath
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
offside front brake pipe corroded
rear brake pads wearing low
unable to fully inspect both outer sills due to covers fitted
unable to fully inspect due to undertray fitted underneath
both rear brake hoses perished
engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area
unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank
unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both rear brake hoses perished
engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area
unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs above fuel tank
unable to inspect outer sils due to covers fitted
nearside front tyre worn down to min tread depth on edges
unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to cover fitted underneath
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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T529 CGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.
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 T529 CGB, 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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T529 CGB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 July 1999.
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