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T950 FGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,863 mi
Last recorded233,863 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT950 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2024 233,863 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Nov 2023 233,495 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 230,479 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/inner wheel arch panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside headlamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Oct 2021 227,533 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 221,806 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 216,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 216,819 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded too excess within 30cms of seatbelt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 209,716 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 198,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 189,106 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 189,093 miles

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

rear disc starting to wear

Pass 17 Oct 2015 180,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2014 171,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 171,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 151,983 miles

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,980 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 15 Oct 2013 151,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 139,287 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 139,287 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 125,840 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 125,840 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,379 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)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 90,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 90,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 74,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 46,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 41,432 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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T950 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 T950 FGN, 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 T950 FGN registered?

T950 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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