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T523 KOV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,628 mi
Last recorded197,628 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT523 KOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 197,628 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 197,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 179,463 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 171,300 miles

Engien Noise

Front Steering Damper Damp

Wear and ust rear brake disc's

rear coil spring rusting

rust on front and rear suspension and components

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear on front and rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2010 171,300 miles

Engien Noise

Front Steering Damper Damp

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

Wear and ust rear brake disc's

rear coil spring rusting

rust on front and rear suspension and components

slight oil leak

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

wear on front and rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 21 Jul 2009 168,666 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 168,666 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust Rusting

Fan Belt Shrewding

Nearside Front TYre Perishing

Offside Rear Brake Pads Low

Rear Brake Disc Worn and Rusty

Slight Wear Front Brake Disc's

both rear shocker bodys corroding

front and rear suspension components rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2008 165,834 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 160,459 miles

asr light illuminated

Pass 17 Jul 2006 153,616 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 KOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOV, 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 KOV registered?

T523 KOV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 May 1999.

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