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T876 KKW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,311 mi
Last recorded144,311 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT876 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 144,311 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 143,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside front rack end

Fail 6 Jun 2016 143,280 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear door shut (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner wheelarch (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

slight play in offside front rack end

Pass 15 Jun 2015 141,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2014 140,772 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2013 140,115 miles

all 4 outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear door shut slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 140,115 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all 4 outer wheel arches corroded

offside rear door shut slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 139,272 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 138,163 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 136,574 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 May 2010 136,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 May 2009 135,529 miles

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

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2009 135,529 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

thorn in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 133,865 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 133,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2007 128,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 119,246 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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T876 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T876 KKW, 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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T876 KKW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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