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T397 KOG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,153 mi
Last recorded118,153 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 KOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,153 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated worn

under body corroded all

under sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 118,150 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit wall (4.1.E.1)

all suspension bushes deteriorated worn

under body corroded all

under sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 116,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 116,665 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 112,777 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 109,081 miles

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jul 2014 109,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 106,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 99,115 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,687 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 75,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 67,087 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 58,674 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2006 51,651 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 51,651 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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T397 KOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T397 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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T397 KOG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1999.

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