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T26 VKD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,335 mi
Last recorded90,335 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT26 VKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 90,335 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 88,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,966 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,662 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 81,662 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,879 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2017 67,877 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 63,490 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 63,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,002 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 50,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,914 miles

o/s/rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,347 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 34,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre wall started to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jul 2009 39,493 miles

nearside front tyre wall started to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,299 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 36,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 35,174 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 35,174 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake pads low.

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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T26 VKD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 T26 VKD, 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 T26 VKD registered?

T26 VKD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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