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T381 KOG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,530 mi
Last recorded144,530 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT381 KOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 144,530 miles

Exhaust securuity

Rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s/f headlamp chipped

n/s/r tyre borderline 1.6

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 144,413 miles

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

Exhaust securuity

Rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s/f headlamp chipped

n/s/r tyre borderline 1.6

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 May 2011 136,222 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 136,221 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 130,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 120,761 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 100,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 95,336 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 95,336 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 88,006 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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T381 KOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 T381 KOG, 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 T381 KOG registered?

T381 KOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1999.

Is T381 KOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T381 KOG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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