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T874 KWA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,471 mi
Last recorded159,471 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT874 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2019 159,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 159,467 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 149,359 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 149,328 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 138,245 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 138,245 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 129,238 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 116,453 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 116,386 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,253 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 94,476 miles

Centre exhaust exhaust hanger / mounting slightly corroded but still suporting exhaust.

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 94,476 miles

Centre exhaust exhaust hanger / mounting slightly corroded but still suporting exhaust.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 92,074 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 92,064 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 83,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blade split on end

Pass 12 May 2010 74,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 74,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 66,380 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 56,657 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 50,013 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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T874 KWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T874 KWA, 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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T874 KWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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