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T931 RPL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT931 RPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 100,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 97,796 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side body slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 97,796 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side body slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 95,068 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,762 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 91,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,604 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,755 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 82,755 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,197 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 78,197 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 72,424 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 65,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 59,614 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 53,367 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,866 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,389 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,728 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 43,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 41,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 38,926 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,511 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,246 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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T931 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T931 RPL, 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 T931 RPL registered?

T931 RPL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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