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T117 GKO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

198,097 mi
Last recorded198,097 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT117 GKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 198,097 miles

both rear floor drains corroding

Pass 14 Sep 2017 188,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 179,150 miles

both front tyres wearing edges .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

Fail 1 Jun 2016 179,136 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres wearing edges .......

n/s/r tyre close to limit .......

Pass 20 May 2015 170,831 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 170,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 164,233 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 155,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 148,562 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 145,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 142,066 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 138,287 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 133,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 126,095 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 113,954 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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T117 GKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T117 GKO, 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 T117 GKO registered?

T117 GKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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The MOT history for T117 GKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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