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T308 KDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

219,714 mi
Last recorded219,714 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 KDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 219,714 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 219,714 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 217,027 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 216,023 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 212,332 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 212,332 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 211,076 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 284,523 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 284,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 169,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 169,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 151,606 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 151,606 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 149,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 143,050 miles

Nearside front headlamp has a small chip in the lens

Fail 31 Oct 2007 143,050 miles

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

Nearside front headlamp has a small chip in the lens

Pass 14 May 2007 125,519 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 125,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,459 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 88,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 88,024 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 88,024 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front tyres close to 1.6 legal

slight lift both bottom ball joint

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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T308 KDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 T308 KDP, 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 T308 KDP registered?

T308 KDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 1999.

Is T308 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T308 KDP shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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