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T543 SGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,062 mi
Last recorded78,062 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT543 SGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 78,062 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 70,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,189 miles

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

osr park brake slight low effort

Fail 16 Jun 2023 66,189 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken osf nsf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

osr park brake slight low effort

Pass 17 May 2022 63,308 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Jun 2021 60,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,988 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 56,988 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect osf nsf (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 53,203 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 49,395 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 49,389 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 May 2017 44,725 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 40,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,820 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 24,500 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 14,510 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 11,579 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 11,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 10,478 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 9,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 9,725 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 9,301 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 8,673 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 8,225 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 7,857 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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T543 SGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 T543 SGK, 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 T543 SGK registered?

T543 SGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T543 SGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T543 SGK shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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