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T474 DVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

193,879 mi
Last recorded193,879 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT474 DVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 193,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2012 191,189 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 185,697 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear drainage hole corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 173,844 miles

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

air conditioning showing signs of leaking at compressor and za pipe joint

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded

front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

wiper fails to fully clear screen

Fail 25 Jun 2010 173,844 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

air conditioning showing signs of leaking at compressor and za pipe joint

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

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

exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket heavily corroded

front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

wiper fails to fully clear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2009 156,852 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes

front brake pipes corroded

front indicators dis-coloured

front shock absorbers corroded

front to rear brake pipes been re-routed but secure

n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint slight movement

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 156,829 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front anti-roll bar bushes

front brake pipes corroded

front indicators dis-coloured

front shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f top suspension arm ball joint slight movement

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 141,816 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 141,816 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 126,564 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre has slight bulge to inner side wall

Pass 28 Jun 2006 108,219 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear numberplate becoming obscured

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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T474 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T474 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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What year was T474 DVV registered?

T474 DVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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