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T517 RVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,870 mi
Last recorded165,870 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT517 RVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 165,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

body corrosion

osf wing mirror cracked

rear bumper cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2010 158,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

crack in OS Headlight

rear bumper cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2009 142,636 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 129,741 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 127,817 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 121,695 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 121,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 120,108 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 120,019 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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T517 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T517 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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What year was T517 RVA registered?

T517 RVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is T517 RVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T517 RVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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