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T768 RVE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT768 RVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 134,832 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 132,519 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,707 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 87,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,557 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 124,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 122,862 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 120,726 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 117,780 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,525 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,481 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 96,624 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 96,622 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,383 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 74,648 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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T768 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T768 RVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T768 RVE registered?

T768 RVE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is T768 RVE safe to buy?

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