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T455 VVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,764 mi
Last recorded121,764 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT455 VVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 121,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 120,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 120,381 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 118,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,377 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,681 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 114,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 114,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 111,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 107,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 103,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 100,453 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 98,864 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 98,780 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 92,843 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 85,979 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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T455 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T455 VVW, 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 T455 VVW registered?

T455 VVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T455 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T455 VVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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