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T425 EKV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,946 mi
Last recorded96,946 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT425 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,946 miles

front number plate cracked in top corners

Pass 30 Jun 2012 94,636 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,771 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 85,659 miles

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

Fail 12 Jun 2010 85,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,353 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)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,707 miles

Both rear tyres close or on wear bars ..

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge .

Pass 23 Jun 2006 69,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 62,130 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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T425 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T425 EKV, 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 T425 EKV registered?

T425 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T425 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T425 EKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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