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T571 RVE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,375 mi
Last recorded146,375 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT571 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 146,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 129,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 121,046 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 119,030 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split between tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between tread

Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front tyre starting to split between tread

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split between tread

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,065 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 111,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension bushes showing signs of deteriation.

Rear indicator lamps showing some white light.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,827 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 104,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,851 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 97,912 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,387 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 88,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 83,989 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside steering arm has slight play but not considered excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,508 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 71,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 66,863 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 66,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight lift in n/s + o/s front lower ball joints

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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T571 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 T571 RVE, 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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T571 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

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