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T43 KCV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,707 mi
Last recorded116,707 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT43 KCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 116,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,252 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 112,293 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 108,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

front wind sceen has turned milky in colour at bottom of screen

Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 98,075 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 86,488 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 78,341 miles

Both mirrors are slightly loose.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 72,211 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 69,357 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 65,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 60,043 miles

rust on rear road springs and o/s front.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

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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T43 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T43 KCV, 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 T43 KCV registered?

T43 KCV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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