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T246 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,230 mi
Last recorded93,230 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT246 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,230 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front -rear brake pipes starting to rust above rear subframe and at hoses

both front brake pipes starting to rust at hoses

noise from nearside headlamp when switched on

offside head lamp cracked and has condensation inside glass

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

rear discs to be changed when new pads fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front -rear brake pipes starting to rust above rear subframe and at hoses

both front brake pipes starting to rust at hoses

noise from nearside headlamp when switched on

offside head lamp cracked and has condensation inside glass

offside rear tyre slight wear on both edges

rear discs to be changed when new pads fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,653 miles

both front brake discs corroded with standing

Pass 21 May 2008 78,841 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

both rear tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal antislip worn

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 May 2008 78,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

both front tyres perished

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pedal antislip worn

can't check sills fully kit fitted

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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T246 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T246 DVV, 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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T246 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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