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T629 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,733 mi
Last recorded210,733 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT629 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 210,733 miles

Both front indicator lenses missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 210,733 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3mm + worn on both edges (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front indicator lenses missing

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 26 Mar 2015 199,829 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 2 Apr 2014 185,235 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front indicator lens missing

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 185,235 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front indicator lens missing

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 169,537 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2013 169,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump noisy

Pass 30 Mar 2012 153,073 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 135,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 124,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 111,420 miles

offside rear brake disc is in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2008 99,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 99,556 miles

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,528 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,892 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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T629 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol 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 T629 SPB, 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 T629 SPB registered?

T629 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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