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T368 BVP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,039 mi
Last recorded164,039 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT368 BVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 164,039 miles

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/f floor aroung drain hole corodded

o/s/r outer pads low/close to limit

slight play in steering assembly joints

Fail 4 Sep 2017 164,039 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicators show white (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.23 (7.4.B.3b)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s/f side rep shows white (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s/f bottom ball joint (also cover split ) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f door mirror insecure

o/s/f floor aroung drain hole corodded

o/s/r outer pads low/close to limit

slight play in steering assembly joints

Pass 19 Sep 2016 156,280 miles

epc light on

n/s/f door mirror has repair

play in steering assembly

scattered light corossion around rear chassis

Fail 19 Sep 2016 156,280 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure o/s/f tyre inner sidewall deformed/bulges full circle (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has long tears exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

epc light on

n/s/f door mirror has repair

play in steering assembly

scattered light corossion around rear chassis

Pass 14 Sep 2015 148,974 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

both front indicators slightly discoloured

o/s/r ( inner ) pads low

play in steering assembly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating close to limit 25% (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2015 148,974 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f bottom ball joint cover split (2.4.G.2)

both front brake flexis cracking

both front indicators slightly discoloured

o/s/r ( inner ) pads low

play in steering assembly

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes fluctuating close to limit 25% (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 142,038 miles

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

both rear brake flexis cracking slightly

front discs slightly deteriated

misting of oil lower power steering pump area

slight play in steering assembly

Fail 10 Sep 2014 142,036 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake flexis cracking slightly

both rear brake flexis cracking slightly

front discs slightly deteriated

misting of oil lower power steering pump area

slight play in steering assembly

Pass 16 Sep 2013 137,148 miles

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

both front brake flexis deteriated

both rear brake flexis deteriated

corossion around floor drain holoes

front discs slightly deteriated

n/s/f tyre wearing low in center

slight misting of oil close to p/steering pump area

slight play in steering assembly

Pass 15 Aug 2012 129,581 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 129,581 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

n/s/f headlight glass cracked

slight play in steering assembly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,599 miles

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

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint (dust cover) split

slight play in steering assy

Pass 17 Aug 2010 117,553 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 117,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 108,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 101,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,850 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 76,697 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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T368 BVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 T368 BVP, 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 T368 BVP registered?

T368 BVP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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