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T710 SCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,372 mi
Last recorded85,372 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT710 SCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 85,372 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 83,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear shocks, Floor, Offside front wing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear shocks

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 77,387 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,590 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 72,590 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,455 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,932 miles

acceptable chip in windscreen zone a* shields on outer sills, underbody,etc, restrict examination* indicators losing orange effect* exhaust a little noisey but no significant leaks found*slight play in nsf wheelbearing*

Fail 28 Jan 2010 51,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust very rusty in places, slight damageto windscreen.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 51,677 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, slight damageto windscreen.

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 39,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 32,556 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 25,075 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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T710 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 T710 SCG, 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 T710 SCG registered?

T710 SCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T710 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T710 SCG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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