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T908 KAJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

132,125 mi
Last recorded132,125 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT908 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 132,125 miles

age related underbody corrosion

all suspension components and bushes showing age related fatigue and corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2020 132,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

age related underbody corrosion

all suspension components and bushes showing age related fatigue and corrosion

front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 122,780 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 122,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,921 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,683 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 115,067 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 110,776 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 107,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,989 miles

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear feeding n/s and o/s flexi hoses starting to corrode slightly

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted and rusty

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 7 Oct 2010 97,984 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes at rear feeding n/s and o/s flexi hoses starting to corrode slightly

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted and rusty

o/s/r brake disc slightly pitted and rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 96,004 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,226 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 95,181 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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T908 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 T908 KAJ, 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 T908 KAJ registered?

T908 KAJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is T908 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T908 KAJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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