MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,350 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 (4.1.E.1)
NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T140 LKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 T140 LKU, 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 T140 LKU registered?
T140 LKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1999.
Is T140 LKU safe to buy?
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