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T766 LGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

186,292 mi
Last recorded186,292 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT766 LGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 186,292 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 185,834 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 184,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 184,021 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 182,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 179,378 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 175,089 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 175,086 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle over 50% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 170,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 170,161 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 153,923 miles

Oil leak rear diff ()

condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sill not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 20 Dec 2016 150,184 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,155 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,162 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 127,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 118,360 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 110,438 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 98,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre is wearing on the inner edge

slight play in both the front wheels

slight play in the steering colume and shaft

Pass 28 Jan 2009 92,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight movement in steering colume

very slight play in both the front wheels

Pass 10 Jan 2008 87,105 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,376 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 77,548 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 74,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight 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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T766 LGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 T766 LGO, 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 T766 LGO registered?

T766 LGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T766 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T766 LGO shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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