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T313 KUJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,304 mi
Last recorded150,304 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT313 KUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 150,304 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 147,454 miles

coil springs corroded

horn sounds worn

rear inner wheel arches corroded

rear of floor area is corroded

sill backings corroded

sill trims fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Sep 2012 146,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 143,777 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section blowing slightly

osf tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Oct 2011 143,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust section blowing slightly

osf tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Jun 2010 141,187 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ITEM BEHIND

INJECTOR AREA IS DAMP

N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/F STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT IS WORN

OIL LEAK

THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT IS ON

THE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS TO BIG

Fail 19 Jun 2010 141,187 miles

ENGINE UNDER TRAYS AND SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CHECK ITEM BEHIND

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

INJECTOR AREA IS DAMP

N/S/F AND O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/F STEERING ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

O/S/F UPPER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT IS WORN

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

THE FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

THE GLOW PLUG LIGHT IS ON

THE REAR TYRES ARE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE IS TO BIG

Pass 23 Jul 2009 138,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake service

engine service

Fail 22 Jul 2009 138,965 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake service

engine service

Fail 2 Jul 2008 134,436 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 134,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 121,409 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 107,004 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 107,003 miles

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

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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T313 KUJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 T313 KUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T313 KUJ registered?

T313 KUJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T313 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T313 KUJ 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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