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T717 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,092 mi
Last recorded144,092 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT717 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 144,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 127,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 124,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 124,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 120,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 114,885 miles

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

Front disc's worn,lipped

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear flexible brake hoses cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 103,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 97,123 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 97,123 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2007 89,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,243 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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T717 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 T717 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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What year was T717 KVR registered?

T717 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 1999.

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