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T153 KHE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,227 mi
Last recorded151,227 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 151,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 146,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 146,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 144,721 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 144,416 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 131,253 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 130,970 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,261 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 114,982 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 114,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 109,333 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 103,683 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 100,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,483 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 89,223 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2005 89,223 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

oil leak

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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T153 KHE 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 T153 KHE, 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 T153 KHE registered?

T153 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T153 KHE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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