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T839 BVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,965 mi
Last recorded189,965 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT839 BVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 189,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 168,459 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag warning light on

free travel in handbrake pedal

n/s/f bumper corner insecure

no protection for fuel filter and pump

Fail 27 Aug 2008 168,435 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 143,299 miles

TYRES AT FRONT WEAR ON EDGES

Pass 31 Aug 2006 121,405 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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T839 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T839 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 T839 BVA registered?

T839 BVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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