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T593 XHT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,218 mi
Last recorded180,218 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT593 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2015 180,218 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both centre floors are corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes are corroded

both rear floors are corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 175,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 May 2013 165,436 miles

nearside & offside rear metal brake pipes to rear flexible brake hoses perished

nearside & offside rear undersills corroded

offside centre floor corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 161,900 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

corrosion in both rear undersills

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 161,860 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

corrosion in both rear undersills

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 156,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 156,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 149,959 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 149,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 9 May 2009 143,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 134,740 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 124,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 124,803 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T593 XHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T593 XHT, 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 T593 XHT registered?

T593 XHT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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