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T809 MGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,194 mi
Last recorded84,194 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT809 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,194 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 81,975 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 79,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 77,289 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 74,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 73,614 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 72,902 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 71,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 70,270 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,982 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,306 miles

both front and both rear tyres weatherd starting to crack to outer walls

Pass 9 Oct 2012 65,528 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 65,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,693 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 62,064 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,419 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,670 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 58,670 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,786 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 53,837 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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T809 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 T809 MGW, 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 T809 MGW registered?

T809 MGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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