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T891 SPA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,336 mi
Last recorded134,336 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT891 SPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 134,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 134,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 132,303 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 126,939 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 126,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 121,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 117,279 miles

inner rack has slight play

underbody has slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 112,131 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 112,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,859 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,146 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,257 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,420 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 105,889 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 105,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 104,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 99,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 95,989 miles

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

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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T891 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T891 SPA, 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

How do I check the history of T891 SPA?

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What year was T891 SPA registered?

T891 SPA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 1999.

Is T891 SPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T891 SPA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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