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KLZ 3485

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,502 mi
Last recorded129,502 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLZ 3485
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 129,502 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 124,128 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,072 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 111,592 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 111,592 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 108,145 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 108,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,062 miles

Both front tyres tread perrished

Both rear tyres tread perrished

Fail 18 Dec 2012 85,062 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres tread perrished

Both rear tyres tread perrished

Pass 6 Jan 2012 80,572 miles

SRS light on

Fail 6 Jan 2012 80,572 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 79,449 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,962 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,962 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 69,895 miles

Front wiper blade poor

Screen washer bottle need flushing

Some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2008 64,169 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 59,616 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2007 59,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,304 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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KLZ 3485 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KLZ 3485, 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 KLZ 3485 registered?

KLZ 3485 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 July 1999.

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