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T683 BDV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,898 mi
Last recorded178,898 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT683 BDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 178,898 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 167,696 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 167,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 161,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 154,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 147,341 miles

Coolant leak

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

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2009 147,341 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

small cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Dec 2008 142,813 miles

airbag lamp on

Fail 19 Dec 2008 142,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

airbag lamp on

Pass 18 Dec 2007 138,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

airbag lamp on

Pass 29 Dec 2006 133,785 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 130,453 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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T683 BDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc 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 T683 BDV, 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 T683 BDV registered?

T683 BDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 1999.

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