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T475 RVO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

74,428 mi
Last recorded74,428 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT475 RVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 74,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 73,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,676 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 73,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,912 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,676 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,699 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,464 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 29 Jun 2010 55,900 miles

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

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jun 2010 55,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2009 52,333 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,582 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 44,793 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 40,618 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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T475 RVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T475 RVO, 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 T475 RVO registered?

T475 RVO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T475 RVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T475 RVO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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