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T655 TBV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT655 TBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 62,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on outer edge only passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front road spring corroding

nearside rear road spring corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2016 62,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on outer edge only passes due to raised tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front road spring corroding

nearside rear road spring corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2015 59,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,077 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,367 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,921 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 40,577 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,572 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 22,220 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 16,979 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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T655 TBV 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 91.7%.

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 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 T655 TBV, 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 T655 TBV registered?

T655 TBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 April 1999.

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The MOT history for T655 TBV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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