MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,894 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
offside front tyre wearing on outer tread area
offside rear and nearside rear tyres on tread depth limit
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake discs worn
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)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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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