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T706 GNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,120 mi
Last recorded140,120 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT706 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 140,120 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 105,212 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 105,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 104,200 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,119 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 192,553 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 192,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 186,542 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 186,542 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 172,845 miles

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

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

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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T706 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T706 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 T706 GNV registered?

T706 GNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is T706 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T706 GNV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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