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T580 SMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,013 mi
Last recorded105,013 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT580 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 105,013 miles

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 101,929 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,921 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel hose leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S & O/S SILLS COVERED WITH SIDE SKIRTS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 96,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front jacking point corrosion outside of any prescribed area

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured slightly pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2015 94,547 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,547 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 94,514 miles

exhaust rattle (internal)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear wheel arches starting to bubble with rust

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

slight play front inner steering rack joints

Fail 4 Aug 2014 94,514 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rattle (internal)

front and rear wheel arches starting to bubble with rust

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

slight play front inner steering rack joints

Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 88,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 79,538 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 12 May 2011 74,725 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 68,814 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,388 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 61,335 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 56,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 56,728 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 50,391 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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T580 SMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T580 SMV, 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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T580 SMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 1999.

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