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T965 BGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,480 mi
Last recorded164,480 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT965 BGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 164,480 miles

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

body corroding

Fail 24 May 2018 164,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

body corroding

Pass 31 May 2017 163,564 miles

body corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2016 162,121 miles

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

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

body corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 158,794 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 154,958 miles

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

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

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

n/s front wheel arch corroding

Fail 27 May 2014 154,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s front wheel arch corroding

Pass 3 Jun 2013 151,993 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 148,925 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 148,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 145,470 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 142,579 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 142,579 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 135,158 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 28 May 2008 125,210 miles

Slight movement in nearside track rod inner ball joint.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 112,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,236 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,467 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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T965 BGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T965 BGM, 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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T965 BGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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