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T747 KWB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,742 mi
Last recorded167,742 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT747 KWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2024 167,742 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2023 164,393 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 160,913 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 153,630 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 145,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 135,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 135,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 132,276 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 123,822 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 123,812 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 120,563 miles

Brake system corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2009 120,326 miles

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

Brake system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 105,046 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 97,242 miles

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

Offside Front 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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T747 KWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 T747 KWB, 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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T747 KWB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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