MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust
front brakes slight imbalance-24%
front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear
front wheel bearings very slight play
front- centre exhaust starting to rust, repaired and slight leak
offside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak
rear wheel arches, offside front wing, rear tailgate and rear inner arch/ iner sill starting to rust
slight oil leak
small stone chips in front windscreen
steering idler slight movement
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front - centre exhaust starting to rust
front antiroll bar end bushes starting to wear
front coil springs starting to rust
rear wheel arches starting to rust
small stone chips in front windscreen
oil leak from turbo pipe
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T840 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 T840 GKN, 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 T840 GKN registered?
T840 GKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is T840 GKN safe to buy?
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