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T991 VSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,945 mi
Last recorded176,945 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT991 VSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 176,945 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 173,267 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 169,610 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 164,098 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,646 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 149,770 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,584 miles

Corrosion to both front shock absorbers

Corrosion to both rear coil springs

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 145,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Corrosion to both front shock absorbers

Corrosion to both rear coil springs

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 141,198 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 135,769 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 123,772 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 114,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 114,214 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 101,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 87,309 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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T991 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T991 VSG, 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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T991 VSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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