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T689 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,894 mi
Last recorded201,894 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT689 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 201,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 194,073 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 193,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NSR and OSR floorpans corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater incorrect colour Both badly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 187,664 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 187,642 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Boot floor under spare wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner wheelarches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 181,628 miles

Corrosion to rear floorpans around drain holes

Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR and OSR inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 176,926 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

surface corrosion to offside rear anti roll bar d bush mount

Fail 16 Feb 2016 176,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to front joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front shock absorbers starting to corrode

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

surface corrosion to offside rear anti roll bar d bush mount

Pass 13 Feb 2015 173,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Fail 13 Feb 2015 173,215 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 3 Feb 2014 165,881 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint corroding

rear brake imbalance

Fail 29 Jan 2014 165,872 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

centre exhaust joint corroding

rear brake imbalance

Pass 21 Feb 2013 160,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

diesel fuel smell from engine area. No leak apparent

nearside parking brake performance slightly low

slight play in offside and nearside track rod inner joints

Pass 3 Jan 2012 154,664 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 146,015 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer tread area

offside rear and nearside rear tyres on tread depth limit

Pass 5 Jan 2010 138,249 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 31 Dec 2009 138,245 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2008 131,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 123,035 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 114,299 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 114,299 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 101,450 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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T689 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T689 KGN, 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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T689 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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