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T162 KKU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

267,522 mi
Last recorded267,522 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT162 KKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 267,522 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 267,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 248,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 231,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 214,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 194,286 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 175,829 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 175,829 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 164,503 miles

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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T162 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T162 KKU, 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 T162 KKU registered?

T162 KKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 1999.

Is T162 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for T162 KKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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