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T956 BGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 BGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 142,923 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 134,810 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 134,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,677 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 126,677 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

antislip rubber on p/brake pedal missing

Pass 28 Jun 2016 117,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,664 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,664 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 107,956 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 98,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 98,600 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,817 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 81,522 miles

Advise:engine noise(possibly noisey pulley)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 81,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise:engine noise(possibly noisey pulley)

Advise:engine oil level needs topping up

Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,915 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 74,990 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,193 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 67,191 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 58,380 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 58,379 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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T956 BGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T956 BGO, 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 T956 BGO registered?

T956 BGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T956 BGO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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