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T540 XSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,103 mi
Last recorded66,103 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 66,103 miles

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

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2020 66,091 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 66,080 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion floor and sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion top suspension support (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes corroded

suspension and axles corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 63,230 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,261 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,976 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,645 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 45,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 44,414 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 40,186 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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T540 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T540 XSG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T540 XSG registered?

T540 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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