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T942 KNB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,017 mi
Last recorded109,017 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT942 KNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 109,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 105,334 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,460 miles

front brake pads are worn close to the limit advise replacement

front tyres are worn to 3mm

rear brake pipes are corroded advise replacement

slight exhaust leak at front flange

slight wear in n/s front suspension lower ball joint

Fail 5 Jun 2010 101,596 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre won on outside. advise tracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,596 miles

n/s/f tyre won on outside. advise tracking

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2009 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 97,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2008 89,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 82,532 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 77,081 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 77,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 69,924 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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T942 KNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T942 KNB, 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 T942 KNB registered?

T942 KNB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 1999.

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