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T956 KPW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT956 KPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 125,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 120,307 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 114,952 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,698 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 101,949 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 95,893 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 95,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 79,037 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 79,037 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,763 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 60,462 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,743 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 49,095 miles

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

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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T956 KPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T956 KPW, 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 T956 KPW registered?

T956 KPW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T956 KPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for T956 KPW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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