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T815 BGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,664 mi
Last recorded123,664 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT815 BGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,664 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 120,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,641 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 117,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 117,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 115,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides low in center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 113,177 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,136 miles

Offside Rear spring slightly missaligned

Pass 20 Jul 2015 109,206 miles

Front wiper deteriated

o/s/r spring slightly misaligned ?

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,887 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 105,007 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 103,099 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,084 miles

Both rear brake hoses have small cracks

Pass 20 Jul 2010 99,098 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 99,098 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 88,496 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 82,443 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2008 82,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,932 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 65,745 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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T815 BGN 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 T815 BGN, 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 T815 BGN registered?

T815 BGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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The MOT history for T815 BGN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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