MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/r tyre low to 2mm
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
alternator belt cracks
o/s/r tyre low to 2mm
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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T956 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 T956 KNV, 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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T956 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.
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