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T866 SGH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,963 mi
Last recorded119,963 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT866 SGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,963 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 116,413 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 115,717 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,613 miles

front exhaust brkt broken

Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front exhaust brkt broken

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 106,658 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 101,448 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 97,153 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 97,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 91,990 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,990 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,993 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 89,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 84,678 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 78,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 73,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 66,199 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 61,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight travel foot brake under presure

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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T866 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T866 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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T866 SGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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