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T842 KVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,234 mi
Last recorded110,234 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT842 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 110,234 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,391 miles

Exhaust emissions requirements only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly more so on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2014 105,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn unevenly more so on outer edge

Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,688 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 99,884 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 95,263 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust downpipe bolts heavily corroded

front coil springs corroded

offside rear,outer sidelight not working

rear coil springs corroded

screw in nearside front tyre

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2010 88,746 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

rear number plate de laminated

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished ( advise repkacement )

centre exhaust system inside broken up

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front bumper in-secure

o/s/f steering track rod end rubber split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over fuel tank and rear axle

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2010 88,746 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses perished ( advise repkacement )

centre exhaust system inside broken up

engine under tray fitted not allowing full inspection on under engine area

front bumper in-secure

o/s/f steering track rod end rubber split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

play in both front wheel bearings

rear number plate de laminated

unable to fully inspect rear brake pipes due to pipes runs over fuel tank and rear axle

unable to inspect outer and inner sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,685 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,685 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 76,149 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 70,128 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 61,146 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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T842 KVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 T842 KVV, 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 T842 KVV registered?

T842 KVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is T842 KVV safe to buy?

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