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T207 GKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,122 mi
Last recorded146,122 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT207 GKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 146,122 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 140,726 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 140,725 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 137,974 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 137,972 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid floor (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 134,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box showing signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower floor showing signs of corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2017 134,305 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s main (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 131,169 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both n/s o/s rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 119,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,496 miles

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,896 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside inner steering arm, boot deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,931 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 93,931 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 83,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,600 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,868 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 79,866 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 75,676 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 64,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 59,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 52,039 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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T207 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T207 GKN, 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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T207 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 1999.

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