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T966 BGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,754 mi
Last recorded215,754 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT966 BGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 215,754 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 215,754 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 208,607 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 203,078 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 193,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 178,030 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 178,028 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 159,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 141,616 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 124,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 115,389 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 115,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 110,860 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 110,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 104,606 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 104,606 miles

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

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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T966 BGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 T966 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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What year was T966 BGM registered?

T966 BGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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