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T320 TAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,917 mi
Last recorded153,917 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT320 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 153,917 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 151,777 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 151,142 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 92,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Nearside wiper arm (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 88,019 miles

damage to offside front bumper and nearside rear door

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread is worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

offside and nearside rear brake discs lipped/worn

play in offside steering arm inner joint ( as marked)

windscreen wiper not parking

Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

damage to offside front bumper and nearside rear door

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread is worn to 3mm approx, legal limit is 1.6mm

offside and nearside rear brake discs lipped/worn

play in offside steering arm inner joint ( as marked)

windscreen wiper not parking

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,144 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 43,046 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 43,046 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,179 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 26,179 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,730 miles

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Nov 2011 11,548 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 11,446 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 11,193 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 10,713 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 10,277 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 9,692 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 9,692 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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T320 TAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T320 TAV, 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 T320 TAV registered?

T320 TAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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