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T746 KND

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,331 mi
Last recorded89,331 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT746 KND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 89,331 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 89,331 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 89,163 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 89,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 87,968 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,391 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 86,009 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 85,240 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 85,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,147 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 82,748 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 81,496 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 81,496 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,572 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,572 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 71,698 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 71,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 62,611 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 62,611 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 56,789 miles

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

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

slight damage to o/s mirror

Pass 30 Apr 2007 52,908 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 52,908 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight damage to o/s mirror

slight wear on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

Pass 2 May 2006 49,725 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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T746 KND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 T746 KND, 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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T746 KND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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