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T268 KBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

146,155 mi
Last recorded146,155 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT268 KBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 146,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 134,446 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 132,954 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S + O/S INNER SILL JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 128,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shosks are Corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear dif oil leak

engine leal

Fail 11 Jun 2021 128,875 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipper arm no stoping on stoping position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear to filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shosks are Corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear dif oil leak

engine leal

Pass 18 May 2020 127,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 122,717 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 118,779 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,048 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 107,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 101,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 98,601 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 94,999 miles

osf tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 May 2011 91,563 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2011 91,563 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 87,752 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 83,612 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 83,612 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 75,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 76,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 72,370 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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T268 KBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 T268 KBH, 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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T268 KBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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