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T939 SPN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

190,453 mi
Last recorded190,453 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT939 SPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 190,453 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 190,440 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear passangers floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2022 180,674 miles

Offside Rear subframe mounting area getting weak

Pass 27 Sep 2021 171,443 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 171,432 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill end rear rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2020 163,381 miles

Nearside rack end has slight play

nearside and offside lower under sill area rusty ,

Pass 28 Jun 2019 150,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 136,147 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,319 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,984 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 127,984 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,467 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 123,467 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 117,845 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 113,170 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 106,338 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 101,617 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,948 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 95,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 22 Jul 2009 91,770 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 91,770 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,951 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 79,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,841 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 66,762 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge † †n/s rear tyre has 2 nails in centre

rear brake pads low

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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T939 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 T939 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T939 SPN registered?

T939 SPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

Is T939 SPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for T939 SPN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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