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T547 XSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,380 mi
Last recorded145,380 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT547 XSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 145,380 miles

Front play in inner rack joints

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

Fail 12 Nov 2016 145,380 miles

Front play in inner rack joints

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake pipes heavily greased front to rear

Pass 30 Jun 2015 144,371 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 137,729 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 132,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 132,360 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 122,574 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 107,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 104,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 101,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 95,696 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 90,101 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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T547 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T547 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.

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What year was T547 XSG registered?

T547 XSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 1999.

Is T547 XSG safe to buy?

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