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T488 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,765 mi
Last recorded123,765 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT488 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 123,765 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 123,765 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 121,709 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,938 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 112,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 104,392 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 104,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front washers not tested due to wiper blade damaged. Will scratch screen if tested.

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

Offside tyres have low tyre pressures

Pass 25 Aug 2016 96,384 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 96,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 90,043 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 90,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 82,603 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 74,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,681 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,702 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,184 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,477 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,887 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,969 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 26,969 miles

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

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)

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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T488 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T488 GVV, 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 T488 GVV registered?

T488 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T488 GVV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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