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T701 MKL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT701 MKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 99,782 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 91,655 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 91,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,517 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,557 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 88,518 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 87,279 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2016 87,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

steering arm covers twisted

trims fitted to outersills

oil around diff

rear closing sills corroded

rear tyres worn to limit

very slight play in both side wheel bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2015 85,651 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2014 83,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 81,917 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 80,064 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 77,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 75,219 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 75,214 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 72,346 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 69,216 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,807 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre 2mm tread

Pass 12 Apr 2006 52,456 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,456 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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T701 MKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T701 MKL, 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 T701 MKL registered?

T701 MKL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1999.

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