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T593 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,274 mi
Last recorded115,274 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT593 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 115,274 miles

both front tyres bald outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 110,238 miles

Airbag & glow plug fault warning lamps illuminated

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre flat

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

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

Slight diesel weep from fuel pump

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle very difficult to start

Very serious engine oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 110,226 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Airbag & glow plug fault warning lamps illuminated

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre flat

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Very serious engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 102,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 96,106 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2008 96,062 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 89,978 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 89,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both front brake flexi hoses perished

both rear brake flexi hoses perished

both side repeaters discoloured

front no plate scatched

front wiper blade smearing

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear indicator discoloured

offside front indicator discoloured

offside front tyre getting low

oil leak engine

rear tyres getting low

rear wiper blade split

some movement both front ball joint

water damage rear no plate

Fail 27 Jul 2006 800,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 800,029 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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T593 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T593 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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T593 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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