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T236 CCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,470 mi
Last recorded137,470 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT236 CCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 137,470 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlight lens cracked.

Fail 10 Sep 2014 137,468 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front headlight lens cracked.

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,980 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer tyre wall damaged,but not seriously weakend.

Fail 9 Sep 2013 133,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front outer tyre wall damaged,but not seriously weakend.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 130,185 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 121,153 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 121,153 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 113,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 109,077 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 109,046 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2008 95,781 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 83,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 83,006 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 72,647 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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T236 CCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 T236 CCK, 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 T236 CCK registered?

T236 CCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1999.

Is T236 CCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T236 CCK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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