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T285 VBV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT285 VBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 77,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength behind rear jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 72,878 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 72,438 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 70,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,770 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wear on inner edge..

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion starting in brake pipe to n/s/r

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,409 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion in rear coil springs, unable to check properly with wheels on?

corrosion starting in brake pipe to n/s/r

o/s/r jacking block missing

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,049 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking block missing

wiper split on end

Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,049 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r jacking block missing

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm [205/55/16h]

wiper split on end

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,650 miles

Both rear tyres on 2mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Front wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,735 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 51,852 miles

unable to check various parts of vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 16 Jul 2009 49,292 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 45,066 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,517 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 18 Jul 2006 36,666 miles

slight oil leak on rear axle

unable to check underside properly due to covers

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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T285 VBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 T285 VBV, 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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T285 VBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

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