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T469 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,256 mi
Last recorded144,256 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT469 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 144,256 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 144,256 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 137,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,126 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 121,519 miles

Brake fluid low

Nail in N/S/F Tyre tread

O/S/F Side light dim

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 111,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 100,609 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 100,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2008 90,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,125 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2007 76,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 65,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 65,987 miles

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

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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T469 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T469 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.

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T469 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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