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T534 KOA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,934 mi
Last recorded251,934 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT534 KOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 251,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under chassis and sills rusty due to age of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2021 249,775 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly * (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2020 246,193 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both inner sills covered heavily with sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2019 239,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 233,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

both sides front outer wing slightly corroded

both sides rear brake pipes covered with heavily sealant

both sides sill cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 233,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides front outer wing slightly corroded

both sides rear brake pipes covered with heavily sealant

both sides sill cover fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 233,821 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Jacking point X 4 (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 226,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All front and rear jacking points (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 226,255 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 225,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 223,131 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

centre rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f spring top mount corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 221,501 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

wear on o/s/r tyre inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 219,812 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 219,002 miles

n/s/r inner cv gaitor split

rear brake pipes corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2008 204,661 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 169,776 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 169,772 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 148,941 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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T534 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T534 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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T534 KOA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 1999.

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