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T130 KWJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,476 mi
Last recorded110,476 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT130 KWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,476 miles

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

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

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Pass 10 Nov 2014 98,655 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 98,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 86,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,050 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded near ABS unit in engine bay.

Fuel pipes at n/s inner wing within engine bay slightly corroded.

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

Rear service brake units slight imbalance, will not "Lock out" on test.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 74,779 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 74,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 73,461 miles

exhaust rear section slightly corroded.

fuel lines at rear underside showing corrosion.

Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,302 miles

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

exhaust system showing slight corrosion.

fuel lines showing slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,649 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

brake pipes covered in oil

slight corrosion brake pipes/fuel pipes

slight corrosion underbody/components

Fail 9 Jul 2007 61,924 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel pipes very heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 9 Jul 2007 61,924 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel pipes very heavily corroded

slight play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,681 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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T130 KWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T130 KWJ, 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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T130 KWJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

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