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T738 BVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,393 mi
Last recorded79,393 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT738 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 79,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,902 miles

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

srs tel/tale stays on.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,075 miles

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

Oil leak

srs light is on

Pass 28 May 2009 66,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 61,094 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 May 2008 61,094 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 56,473 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 49,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2006 49,331 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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T738 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 T738 BVA, 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 T738 BVA registered?

T738 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T738 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T738 BVA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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