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T992 CGT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,190 mi
Last recorded162,190 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT992 CGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 162,190 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,278 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

cover and shields fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 149,657 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 24 Apr 2017 142,612 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

sill kits fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 137,296 miles

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

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

both front arches corrroded

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust system loose

floors corroded

sill kits fitted

sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,746 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside mirror loose

offside rear floor corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,290 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,155 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 91,153 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 83,939 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE both rear brake hoses cracking heavily

n/s mirror glass cracked

play in steering components

Fail 4 Jul 2012 83,925 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVISE both rear brake hoses cracking heavily

STRONG ADVISE front inner brake pads worn very low / cannot see pads clearly to ascertain wear

auxiliary belt shows cracking

brake pad warning lamp coming on when brakes applied

play in steering components

Pass 7 Jul 2011 79,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

indicator bulbs all faded in colour

n/s mirror damaged advise repair

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

o/s mirror slightly insecure advise repair

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,455 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s mirror damaged advise repair

indicator bulbs all faded in colour

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s mirror slightly insecure advise repair

Pass 5 Jul 2010 72,176 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly insecure

indicator bulbs slightly faded in colour

n/s mirror damaged advise replacing

o/s mirror slightly insecure advise repair

Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,139 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged advise repair

Pass 10 Jul 2008 59,643 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror damaged advise repair

Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,328 miles

Chassis, steering, suspension and brake components showing general age and wear.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear.

Cover sills fitted.

Exhaust system showing surface corrosion and age in places.

Metal and flexi brake pipes showing age and wear.

Nail in offside rear tyre close to edge.

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked.

Offside front headlamp glass damaged not effecting beam image.

STRONG ADVISORY:Offside front tyre on legal limit.

Slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings.

Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,744 miles

advise both n/s/r and o/s/r brake hoses perishing and slight cracking

n/s mirror lense damaged recommend repair

Fail 17 Jul 2006 53,744 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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T992 CGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T992 CGT, 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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T992 CGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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