MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,524 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate slightly deteriorated
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T158 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 T158 KVU, 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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T158 KVU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1999.
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