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T89 EKV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT89 EKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 106,307 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid several jets blocked. (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 96,332 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Side's (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,512 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play dsteering drag link end warn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both reverse light inoperative

Fail 27 Oct 2021 83,490 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play dsteering drag link end warn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both reverse light inoperative

Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,679 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 73,601 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 64,294 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 62,706 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 62,704 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 58,662 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,009 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,696 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,626 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,568 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 46,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,357 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,281 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 46,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 45,899 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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T89 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T89 EKV, 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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T89 EKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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