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T599 OAG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

97,049 mi
Last recorded97,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT599 OAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 97,049 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting broken

Fail 5 Jan 2015 97,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mounting broken

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 88,128 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 84,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 80,208 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 76,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 76,322 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 69,878 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 69,878 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 63,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 56,317 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 56,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T599 OAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T599 OAG, 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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T599 OAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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