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T863 SGH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

150,482 mi
Last recorded150,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT863 SGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 150,482 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 148,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 147,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Fail 20 Jul 2023 147,676 miles

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,410 miles

corrosion to O/S/R inner wheel arch (part covered in plastic)

Pass 19 Jul 2021 139,557 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 138,631 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 137,609 miles

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

Nearside slight corrosion in inner sill

Offside slight corrosion in inner sill

Pass 11 Jul 2018 136,429 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))

fuel breather deteriorated

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,254 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 133,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,143 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 127,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 125,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 122,451 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 118,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,891 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 113,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 113,540 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 108,642 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 100,688 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 93,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,203 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 85,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2005 75,563 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2005 75,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight leak from steering damper

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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T863 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 T863 SGH, 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 T863 SGH registered?

T863 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.

Is T863 SGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for T863 SGH shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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