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T413 MVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,976 mi
Last recorded170,976 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT413 MVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 170,976 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 170,976 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 156,676 miles

engine and rear diff oil leaks

nearside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 24 Dec 2010 156,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and rear diff oil leaks

nearside front wheel arch has surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 Nov 2009 146,578 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 146,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 131,628 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 131,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 123,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 96,537 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 85,959 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

smell of diesel fumes no leak found

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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T413 MVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 T413 MVW, 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 T413 MVW registered?

T413 MVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1999.

Is T413 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T413 MVW shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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