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T879 OBV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

190,860 mi
Last recorded190,860 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT879 OBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 190,860 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 190,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 187,121 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 184,871 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 184,866 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER WHEEL ARCH AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL AREA (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 181,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 177,877 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 173,845 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH STARTING TO RUST

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 167,347 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 159,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Oct 2012 154,956 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 149,662 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2010 143,683 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2009 138,023 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 129,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 12,365 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 114,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 100,528 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 100,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nail in tyre

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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T879 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T879 OBV, 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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T879 OBV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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