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T523 KOA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,451 mi
Last recorded139,451 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2013 139,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 131,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 120,054 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,043 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 104,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 99,627 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 99,627 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 95,435 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 90,526 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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T523 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 T523 KOA, 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 T523 KOA registered?

T523 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T523 KOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T523 KOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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