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V713 TAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

179,072 mi
Last recorded179,072 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV713 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 179,072 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 171,872 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 164,473 miles

side repeater light lens missing. slight play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 153,563 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

crack in front windscreen

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 146,514 miles

offside track rod and ball socket worn.

Fail 22 Nov 2014 146,514 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside track rod and ball socket worn.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 138,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 138,431 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 131,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2012 131,579 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 121,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 104,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 90,950 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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V713 TAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V713 TAV, 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 V713 TAV registered?

V713 TAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 December 1999.

Is V713 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V713 TAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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