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T931 SPN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,939 mi
Last recorded161,939 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT931 SPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2017 161,939 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage spoiler (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH rear (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion offside rear floor

nearside mirror loose

nearside rear tyre worn both edges getting low

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge.

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 13 Dec 2016 154,194 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge.

Pass 2 Dec 2015 142,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 142,352 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by seat belt anchorage and seat frame. (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 136,119 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror unit loose

nearside rear floor hold NOT near load bearing point

slight play in the nearside front wheel/ steering arm

Fail 10 Dec 2014 136,118 miles

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside mirror unit loose

nearside rear floor hold NOT near load bearing point

slight play in the nearside front wheel/ steering arm

Pass 14 Nov 2013 129,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 129,713 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front seat belt load limiter missing where fitted as original equipment (5.4.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 124,293 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 124,293 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,616 miles

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)

offside and nearside front tyres worn heavy on inner edge advise wheel alignment

Pass 19 May 2010 104,355 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 95,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 88,047 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 78,557 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 78,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2006 62,614 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 47,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front number plate cracked but still secure and ledgable

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 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T931 SPN, 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 SPN registered?

T931 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T931 SPN safe to buy?

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