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T705 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,598 mi
Last recorded128,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT705 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 128,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,072 miles

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Fail 17 Jun 2016 124,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor.(Marked in YELLOW). (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked in YELLOW. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor.(Marked in YELLOW). (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

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

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

Under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,981 miles

EML on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 120,973 miles

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

EML on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 117,163 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 117,053 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 112,435 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2013 112,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 106,942 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2012 106,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Off side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake pipes starting to rust slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2011 101,259 miles

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE.

N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING /SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 101,184 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE.

N/S/R & O/S/R OUTER WHEEL ARCHES STARTING TO CORRODE.

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

UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING /SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 96,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Fail 11 Jun 2010 96,631 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

all wheel arches corroded

both side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Jun 2009 91,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,441 miles

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

Nearside rear road spring covered at bottom. Unable to check whole of road spring.

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

Offside rear road spring covered at bottom. Unable to check whole of road spring.

Unable to check all of front chassis,steering box, steering arms, suspension arms due to under tray being fitted.

Fail 12 Jun 2008 86,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear road spring covered at bottom. Unable to check whole of road spring.

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

Offside rear road spring covered at bottom. Unable to check whole of road spring.

Unable to check all of front chassis,steering box, steering arms, suspension arms due to under tray being fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,373 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,813 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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T705 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T705 KVR, 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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T705 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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