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T792 SPN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,501 mi
Last recorded157,501 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT792 SPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 157,501 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 153,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

outer body has slight corrosion all round

Fail 3 Feb 2020 153,629 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

outer body has slight corrosion all round

Pass 5 Feb 2019 151,641 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 149,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 145,845 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rear center seat belt 3 attempts to release.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 138,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 138,777 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 132,335 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 132,335 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 123,449 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,449 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 101,147 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 101,147 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 88,936 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 85,983 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 85,976 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 79,226 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 71,224 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,962 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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T792 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T792 SPN, 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 T792 SPN registered?

T792 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 June 1999.

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