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T216 RVE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,817 mi
Last recorded124,817 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT216 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2017 124,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at rear box corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded end sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 118,161 miles

BOTH INNER WINGS BY SHOCK MOUNTS

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR JUST PASSABLE (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES

Front ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT DRAG LINK JOINTS

coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,424 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 106,347 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,553 miles

Front wiper blade split but still clearing screen effectively.

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 94,169 miles

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

both rear tyres becoming worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 86,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,396 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

wiper split at end

Pass 6 Jun 2009 72,626 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 72,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2008 65,854 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,854 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2007 56,404 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 56,404 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 48,763 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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T216 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T216 RVE, 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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T216 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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