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T590 SMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,404 mi
Last recorded152,404 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT590 SMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 152,404 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 148,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front track-rod end dust cover damp

nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

nearside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Pass 2 Jul 2013 148,879 miles

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside front track-rod end dust cover damp

nearside front tyre nearing limit (outer tread worn).

nearside obligatory mirror glass deteriorated

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

offside rear tyre nearing limit

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Pass 12 Jun 2012 144,325 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 144,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 138,451 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 138,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 130,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 110,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 97,471 miles

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2006 85,495 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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T590 SMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T590 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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What year was T590 SMV registered?

T590 SMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T590 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T590 SMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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