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T213 AFV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,686 mi
Last recorded95,686 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT213 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 95,686 miles

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

fuel filler pipes perished

Fail 30 May 2019 95,685 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

fuel filler pipes perished

Pass 20 Jun 2018 87,033 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding and surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 20 Jun 2018 87,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt will need attention soon (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding and surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 16 Jun 2017 81,361 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 76,339 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 70,884 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 69,585 miles

exhaust system corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 17 May 2014 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust system corroding

rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 May 2013 68,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 68,563 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,346 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 67,346 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 64,419 miles

nearside rear tyre at 3mm

under car fuel line corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,025 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 51,304 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 36,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 32,639 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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T213 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T213 AFV, 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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T213 AFV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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