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T738 LGT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 LGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 85,941 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2025 84,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 80,572 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 78,206 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 77,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 76,842 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 76,842 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 76,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 75,859 miles

Nearside Front edge worn

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,334 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,051 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 72,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 70,507 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 70,132 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 69,102 miles

rear number plate letter discoloured

Pass 21 Apr 2011 68,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 66,314 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall cut

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,980 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 64,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,407 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,762 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,721 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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T738 LGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 T738 LGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T738 LGT registered?

T738 LGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 1999.

Is T738 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T738 LGT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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