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T513 MEY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,069 mi
Last recorded163,069 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT513 MEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 163,069 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2010 163,069 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 160,141 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2009 160,141 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 153,507 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 153,507 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 26 May 2007 145,679 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion o/s/f wing

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 26 May 2007 145,679 miles

corrosion o/s/f wing

o/s/f hub cap missing

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 May 2006 137,945 miles

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

footbrake/handbrake travel long

offrside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm within center three quarters of tyre tread

slight damage to offside front inner wheel rim

very slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 25 May 2006 137,945 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

footbrake/handbrake travel long

offrside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 2mm within center three quarters of tyre tread

slight damage to offside front inner wheel rim

very slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 24 May 2005 130,231 miles

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slight distorted

Fail 24 May 2005 130,231 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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T513 MEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T513 MEY, 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 T513 MEY registered?

T513 MEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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