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T252 KAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,649 mi
Last recorded127,649 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT252 KAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 127,649 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 118,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body slight (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 118,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

all tyres perished

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

side skirts fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 115,186 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 111,943 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 107,817 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 104,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 99,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,389 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 90,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,645 miles

nearside front tyre going bald on outer edge

offside front tyre going bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2006 79,742 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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T252 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 T252 KAP, 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 T252 KAP registered?

T252 KAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 1999.

Is T252 KAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T252 KAP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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