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T583 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,432 mi
Last recorded148,432 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT583 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 148,432 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2013 133,695 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 133,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 120,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,666 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CRRODED

Fail 7 Mar 2011 107,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS CRRODED

Pass 17 Mar 2010 93,103 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 93,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer track rod ends leaking gresse

rear diff seals leaking oil

Pass 10 Mar 2009 83,976 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 78,525 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 67,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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T583 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T583 GNV, 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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T583 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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