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T673 EKV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT673 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 107,402 miles

Nearside Slight play in steering idler arm

oil leak rear diff

Fail 7 Nov 2016 107,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (195/65/15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Slight play in steering idler arm

oil leak rear diff

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,952 miles

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

wiper wont park in correct position

Fail 3 Nov 2015 102,896 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn heavily on outer shoulder

wiper wont park in correct position

Fail 12 Aug 2014 95,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 95,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,300 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,300 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,091 miles

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 25 May 2011 76,996 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 76,996 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 71,610 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 71,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaking from diff

Fail 25 Jun 2008 64,461 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaking from diff

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,943 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 56,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 49,934 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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T673 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 T673 EKV, 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 T673 EKV registered?

T673 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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