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T194 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,476 mi
Last recorded189,476 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT194 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 189,476 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 189,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 182,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in o/s headlight

front exhaust bracket broken but system still fully surported

small hole in o/s/r light unit but not showing white light to rear

stains on fuel filter but no leak at time of test

Fail 15 Oct 2012 182,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in o/s headlight

front exhaust bracket broken but system still fully surported

small hole in o/s/r light unit but not showing white light to rear

stains on fuel filter but no leak at time of test

Pass 10 Oct 2011 176,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

minor damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 166,489 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 155,493 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 144,047 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 123,377 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 123,339 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 116,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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T194 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 T194 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 T194 GVV registered?

T194 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T194 GVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T194 GVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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