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T68 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,618 mi
Last recorded145,618 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT68 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 145,618 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 135,708 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,000 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,070 miles

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

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 22 Dec 2012 106,346 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 95,659 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2010 87,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 82,852 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 82,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 76,262 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,341 miles

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

glow plug failure

Pass 31 May 2006 61,872 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 61,872 miles

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

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

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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T68 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T68 GDM, 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 T68 GDM registered?

T68 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T68 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for T68 GDM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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