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T894 KWA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,672 mi
Last recorded175,672 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT894 KWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 175,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2018 175,668 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion Both sills (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 172,004 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel arch corroding

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

Pass 10 May 2016 168,290 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 165,460 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 160,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

offside headlight lens cracked

Pass 16 May 2013 156,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2013 156,436 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 7 May 2012
Pass 19 May 2011

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

o/s headlamp glass cracked not affecting pattern

Pass 19 May 2010 137,849 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 133,399 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 133,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

large undershield not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.

offside front bumper insecure.

offside rear door shut area corroding.

Pass 20 May 2008

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

large undershield not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.

offside front bumper insecure.

offside rear door shut area corroding.

Fail 22 May 2007 126,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

offside and nearside front tyres nearing limit wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2007 126,229 miles

offside and nearside front tyres nearing limit wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2006 122,740 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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T894 KWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 T894 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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T894 KWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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