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T563 GVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

165,415 mi
Last recorded165,415 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT563 GVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 165,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 165,204 miles

heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Jun 2024 164,901 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2022 164,817 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 164,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 164,382 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle underside corrosion to various areas

Pass 13 Jul 2013 162,161 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 30 May 2012 149,135 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 30 May 2012 149,133 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Jun 2011 139,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

nearside mirror repeater inop

Pass 1 Jun 2011 139,455 miles

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

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

nearside mirror repeater inop

Fail 3 Jun 2010 128,513 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Jun 2010 128,513 miles

fuel filter damp

headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 29 May 2009 116,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 103,464 miles

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

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

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

slight lift in n\s\f lower ball joint

Pass 8 May 2007 91,044 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 90,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 81,397 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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T563 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T563 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 T563 GVV registered?

T563 GVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1999.

Is T563 GVV safe to buy?

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