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T859 KVV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

207,882 mi
Last recorded207,882 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT859 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 207,882 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 207,881 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 197,032 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 190,366 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 873,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 873,790 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 171,797 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 171,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 162,606 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Sep 2009 162,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 155,106 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 155,106 miles

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

rear diff slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2007 136,672 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 136,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 117,268 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 117,268 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

N/s/f tyre will soon need replacing.

Oil leak from rear axle.

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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T859 KVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 T859 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 T859 KVV registered?

T859 KVV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is T859 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T859 KVV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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