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T156 KHE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,385 mi
Last recorded97,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT156 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cruise control arm insecure

front exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

outer sills have covers on

parking brake foot rubber missing

slight play in nearside steering idler bush

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded on front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Outer sills have covers fitted

Parking brake foot rubber missing

Slight play in nearside steering idler bush

cruise control arm insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2016 97,385 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to abs pump on front crossmember (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded on front cross member (3.6.B.2c)

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox broken

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators

Outer sills have covers fitted

Parking brake foot rubber missing

Slight play in nearside steering idler bush

cruise control arm insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2015 91,366 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,513 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 84,513 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,248 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2013 79,248 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 78,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 77,926 miles

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

both front discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 17 May 2011 77,926 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 77,113 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on edges

n/s front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 May 2009 76,476 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 22 May 2008 75,429 miles

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

both front brake disc's becoming corroded on inner faces

parking brake lever pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 May 2008 75,429 miles

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

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

both front brake disc's becoming corroded on inner faces

parking brake lever pedal rubber missing

Pass 3 May 2007 73,532 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 73,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 72,162 miles

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

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

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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T156 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 T156 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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T156 KHE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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