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T493 RVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,391 mi
Last recorded162,391 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT493 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 162,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2018 160,206 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight movement support arm (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 155,774 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 155,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play too (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt has slight play too (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 147,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly worn

minor oil leak

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2016 147,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

front antiroll bar outer bushes slightly worn

minor oil leak

undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 144,180 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2014 140,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 136,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 130,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake pedal cover missing

Fail 25 Jun 2013 130,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake pedal cover missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 126,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 126,967 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 122,942 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 117,402 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 1 Mar 2010 117,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 112,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,240 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 100,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 95,689 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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T493 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 T493 RVA, 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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T493 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 1999.

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