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T559 UCS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

183,684 mi
Last recorded183,684 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 UCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 183,684 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Door slightly corroded

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 181,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in nearside front steering.

Pass 30 Dec 2022 171,712 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 161,426 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 150,441 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 150,429 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability as marked (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 138,598 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 124,766 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,311 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 103,735 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 93,163 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 86,810 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 77,829 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,645 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 58,850 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 50,328 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,575 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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T559 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 T559 UCS, 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 T559 UCS registered?

T559 UCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for T559 UCS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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