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T499 KAH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,176 mi
Last recorded68,176 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT499 KAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2021 68,176 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2020 66,248 miles

advised dampness around fuel pump

advised engine cover fitted

advised front tyres cracking in tread

advised sill cover fitted obsuring view

Fail 13 Jul 2020 66,248 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both ns os front rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

advised dampness around fuel pump

advised engine cover fitted

advised front tyres cracking in tread

advised sill cover fitted obsuring view

Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,252 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,957 miles

advised slight play osf lower ball joint

Pass 5 Jul 2017 60,221 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,058 miles

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 55,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 52,278 miles

Offside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Sill covers fitted

Slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

nearside rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,731 miles

advised brake pipes started to rust in places

Fail 5 Jul 2013 48,731 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

advised brake pipes started to rust in places

advised handbrake light sticky

advised nsf mirror broken

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,998 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,548 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 40,696 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 36,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 31,376 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 26,804 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 23,067 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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T499 KAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T499 KAH, 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 T499 KAH registered?

T499 KAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 1999.

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