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T759 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,289 mi
Last recorded204,289 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT759 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 204,289 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 204,289 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 199,447 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 199,447 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 199,432 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All rear brake pipes slightly corroded

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated but no excess movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 194,825 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Jun 2014 182,189 miles

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

slight play-steering system

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2013 174,501 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Jun 2012 169,235 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 169,235 miles

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

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 161,184 miles

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

corrosion in suspension components generally

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 151,616 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

noise/squeak from steering and/or suspension

Pass 15 Jun 2009 144,171 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar outer rubber bushes worn

Fail 15 Jun 2009 144,171 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

front anti roll bar outer rubber bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 135,341 miles

centre exhaust bracket poor condition

Pass 13 Jun 2007 126,668 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2006 119,227 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in both lower swivel joints

Fail 9 Jun 2006 119,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight wear in both lower swivel joints

Pass 9 Jun 2005 111,626 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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T759 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 T759 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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T759 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 July 1999.

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