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T43 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,861 mi
Last recorded102,861 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 102,861 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside door mirror held on with tape but secure

offside door mirror glass held on with tape but secure

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside front windscreen washer not working

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,861 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nearside door mirror held on with tape but secure

offside door mirror glass held on with tape but secure

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

offside front windscreen washer not working

Pass 20 Feb 2014 92,195 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,431 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 88,470 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,767 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 82,161 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 17 Sep 2008 79,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,723 miles

deep cut n/s/f tyre n/s/r tyre perishing and close to limit

Pass 10 May 2006 73,779 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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T43 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T43 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T43 DVV registered?

T43 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

Is T43 DVV safe to buy?

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