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T688 SPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,184 mi
Last recorded101,184 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 101,184 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 100,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 98,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 97,189 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 97,164 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,223 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,223 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2017 89,745 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 86,139 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 86,077 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,079 miles

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 84,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2014 80,752 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,680 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,825 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,117 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

wiper blade just clears screen

Pass 6 Oct 2009 65,932 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 61,932 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 61,907 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 58,190 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 58,190 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 53,430 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 48,142 miles

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

advise n/s door mirror cracked

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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T688 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 T688 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 T688 SPB registered?

T688 SPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

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