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T755 VAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,392 mi
Last recorded120,392 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT755 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2023 120,392 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NSR AND OSR BOTTOM SILLS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN

Pass 5 Oct 2022 118,706 miles

slight corrosion to rear outer sill sections- unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,699 miles

corrosion to both rear outer sill sections - under plastic cover

Pass 10 Dec 2020 115,670 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion in off side front wing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 105,335 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front steering damper seeping oil

Rear roadsprings corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 100,010 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 94,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,826 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 77,512 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,518 miles

ABS and ARS lamp on dash

Pass 20 Jun 2011 66,193 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,313 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 53,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,871 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 43,749 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,379 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 33,296 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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T755 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 T755 VAV, 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 T755 VAV registered?

T755 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T755 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T755 VAV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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