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T537 SDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT537 SDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 128,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 127,249 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,812 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 125,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 124,223 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,141 miles

Engine cover and undertray

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,696 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 121,288 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 119,965 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,132 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 116,620 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 114,401 miles

slight lift in near side front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,377 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 112,377 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 109,573 miles

slight lift in both front lower ball joints

Pass 30 Mar 2010 107,584 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 105,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 103,881 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 94,416 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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T537 SDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 T537 SDT, 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 T537 SDT registered?

T537 SDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 1999.

Is T537 SDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T537 SDT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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