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T693 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,818 mi
Last recorded212,818 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT693 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 212,818 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

front brake disc/s are becoming worn

rear no plate deterating

Fail 12 Nov 2008 212,818 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

engine oil level low

front brake disc/s are becoming worn

rear no plate deterating

Pass 8 Jun 2007 170,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Slight damage to all road wheels and slight damage to N/S/F tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2006 152,016 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 152,012 miles

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

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

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW / OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DAMAGED/

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

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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T693 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 T693 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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What year was T693 GNV registered?

T693 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 1999.

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