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T522 KMB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

99,973 mi
Last recorded99,973 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT522 KMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 99,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,298 miles

BODY HAS CORROSION AND DAMAGE

Fail 17 Aug 2021 97,298 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

BODY HAS CORROSION AND DAMAGE

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,377 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 95,377 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,969 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 91,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,612 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 85,268 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking mount missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 85,267 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Jacking mount missing

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 82,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 78,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 64,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,981 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 60,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,623 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,529 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,978 miles

O/S/F tyre tread worn to 2mm.

Pass 18 Jul 2006 32,940 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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T522 KMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T522 KMB, 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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T522 KMB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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The MOT history for T522 KMB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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