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T907 VAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,559 mi
Last recorded111,559 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT907 VAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 111,559 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front disc/s are badly corroded

both rear brake disc/s are badly corroded

front no plate damaged

nearside mirror becoming insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 107,978 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 107,978 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,236 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,445 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,234 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 76,206 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,698 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 66,624 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

CHILD SEAT INSECURE

ENGINE OIL OVER FILLED

NEARSIDE REAR SEAT BELT NOT TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT

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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T907 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T907 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 T907 VAV registered?

T907 VAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is T907 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T907 VAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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