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T893 HGT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,160 mi
Last recorded81,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT893 HGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 81,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,300 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side Rear.. (3.5.1g)

Off Side Front Tyre Cracked..

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 76,243 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 75,265 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 75,265 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 70,249 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 70,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,873 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 64,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

GEAR BOX OIL LEAKING ON TO EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,906 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,906 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 57,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 47,423 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 34,141 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,665 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,897 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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T893 HGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T893 HGT, 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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T893 HGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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