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T62 BGD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,660 mi
Last recorded158,660 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT62 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 158,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area at abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing area at shock absorber and spring areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 154,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension turret (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension turret (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 151,698 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Fail 23 May 2016 151,686 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

all tyres cracking

Pass 6 May 2015 147,362 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

mid exhaust silencer box outer casing corroding off

nearside front Tyre slightly split on inner side wall

Fail 25 Apr 2015 147,166 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front exhaust hanger broken off

mid exhaust silencer box outer casing corroding off

nearside front Tyre slightly split on inner side wall

Pass 2 May 2014 141,218 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 135,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 129,035 miles

Front brake disks wearing thin

Pass 21 Apr 2011 126,168 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,566 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 120,355 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 118,302 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2008 118,302 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 111,749 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 111,749 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 104,487 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 103,022 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 103,022 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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T62 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T62 BGD, 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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T62 BGD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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