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T103 KCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,492 mi
Last recorded101,492 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT103 KCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2017 100,930 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,930 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 31 May 2016 96,178 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 96,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 91,871 miles

all rear suspension arm's corrod

steering arm inner joints slight play

Fail 19 May 2015 91,871 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all rear suspension arm's corrod

n/s/r abs wire insecure

steering arm inner joints slight play

Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,845 miles

all four shock absorbers have heavy surface corrosion to casings

n/s/r tyre getting low

parking brake effort low on o/s/r

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 May 2014 88,837 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

all four shock absorbers have heavy surface corrosion to casings

n/s/r tyre getting low

parking brake effort low on o/s/r

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2013 84,477 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 May 2013 84,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 29 May 2012 83,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

cut in o/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 31 May 2011 79,744 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 79,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 4 May 2010 759,225 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2010 759,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 71,744 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cut in outer wall

Pass 17 May 2008 67,827 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 63,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2006 58,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 58,493 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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T103 KCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T103 KCK, 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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T103 KCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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