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T643 PNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,789 mi
Last recorded163,789 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT643 PNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 163,789 miles

All front suspension dust covers perished

Corrosion around nearside front upper shock mounting area

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Fuel breather hose heavily perished

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges & wearing low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres heavily perished & close to legal limit

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2016 163,786 miles

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

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

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

All front suspension dust covers perished

Corrosion around nearside front upper shock mounting area

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Fuel breather hose heavily perished

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside front tyre worn on edges & wearing low

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres heavily perished & close to legal limit

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Unable to check outer sills due to side skirts/trim fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 159,287 miles

Both rear tyres cracked.

Exhaust fittings are in a poor condition.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear number plates are in a poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 159,287 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear tyres cracked.

Exhaust fittings are in a poor condition.

Front and rear number plates are in a poor condition.

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 153,837 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside track rod inner joint worn

Fail 18 Mar 2013 148,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 148,384 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 143,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,375 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 137,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 130,964 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Mar 2009 125,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2008 121,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 115,079 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 109,809 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 109,809 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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T643 PNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 T643 PNV, 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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T643 PNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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