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T788 KVR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,153 mi
Last recorded95,153 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT788 KVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,153 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front no plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread cracking

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

Removed items from rear view mirror prior to start of test

Pass 30 Sep 2014 88,067 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded and also rattles when the engine is revved. The corrosion is mainly around its mounting points

surface corrosion on the offside rear inner wheel arch and all outer wheel arches. Remedial repairs are recommended

Pass 9 Sep 2013 83,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wheel arches although corroded do not present a sharp edge

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer mountings

front number plate is cracked

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 9 Sep 2013 83,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both wheel arches although corroded do not present a sharp edge

exhaust system is corroded. This is mainly the rear silencer mountings

front number plate is cracked

minor stonechip damage to the windowscreen

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,258 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 79,257 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 71,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,815 miles

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

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

damage to nearside rear tyre,outer sidewall

different sized tyres fitted on front and rear axles

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn down to legal limit on outer edge (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,971 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 49,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 49,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 42,226 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,037 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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T788 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T788 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 T788 KVR registered?

T788 KVR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 1999.

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