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T143 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,238 mi
Last recorded113,238 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 113,238 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,575 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 108,737 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar bush has play close to excessive

Nearside rear door shut area slight corrossion within seat belt prescribed area

Offside rear coil spring corroding

Rear differential damp

Slight corrossion to both rear sills/front of arches

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Track rod ball joint boots perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,735 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front anti-roll bar bush has play close to excessive

Nearside rear door shut area slight corrossion within seat belt prescribed area

Offside rear coil spring corroding

Rear differential damp

Slight corrossion to both rear sills/front of arches

Slight play in steering arm ball joints

Track rod ball joint boots perishing

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded within prescribed areas

Pass 23 Apr 2013 102,484 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

offside rear sill corroded

verious indicators faiding in colour

Pass 26 Apr 2012 98,041 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 26 Apr 2012 98,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 11 Apr 2011 92,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and nearside front outer arch

nearside front chassis damaged

rear coil springs corroding

rear diff damp

Pass 11 Apr 2011 92,163 miles

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

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

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches and nearside front outer arch

nearside front chassis damaged

rear coil springs corroding

rear diff damp

Pass 26 Apr 2010 86,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 81,377 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front wheel arches

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low in tread outer edge

slight play in inner steering joints

slight play in nearside anti roll bar bush

Fail 27 Apr 2009 81,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front wheel arches

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low in tread outer edge

slight play in inner steering joints

slight play in nearside anti roll bar bush

Pass 17 Apr 2008 76,201 miles

slight lift in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 69,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 63,412 miles

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

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

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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T143 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T143 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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T143 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 1999.

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