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T138 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,796 mi
Last recorded92,796 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,796 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside/nearside floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body condition rusty

Pass 3 May 2018 91,433 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all under floor ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 May 2018 91,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper parks in middle of screen (8.3.1e)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all under floor ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2017 89,532 miles

corrosion starting to underside

Fail 9 May 2017 89,532 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

corrosion starting to underside

Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,194 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,194 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 May 2015 84,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 84,942 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 82,854 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 82,854 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 80,016 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,088 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,088 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 18 May 2011 73,788 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 73,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 69,185 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 69,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 65,030 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2009 65,030 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 59,900 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 54,995 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2006 48,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 42,692 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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T138 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T138 KNV, 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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T138 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

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