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T193 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,086 mi
Last recorded140,086 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT193 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2022 140,086 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed safety hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inside side wall, not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 140,070 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed safety hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on inside side wall, not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 132,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 131,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 129,320 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 126,765 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bogh fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,077 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 112,741 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 107,894 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 105,305 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 101,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 98,902 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 96,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 94,355 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 91,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 91,927 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 5 Dec 2006 88,438 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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T193 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 T193 GVV, 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 T193 GVV registered?

T193 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T193 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T193 GVV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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