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T961 KNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,760 mi
Last recorded137,760 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT961 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 137,760 miles

Bush missing on gear selector linkage.

Corrosion to n/s/r arch to sill. Has sill cover fitted.

Corrosion to o/s/r arch to sill. Sill cover fitted.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak onto under tray.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Signs of rodent under bonnet.

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering drag link assembly has slight play in joints.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f & o/s/f wings gaffa taped up.

o/s/f arch liner broken/missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge. Attention soon.

Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,506 miles

Corrosion to vehicle body

Diff seals slightly wet

General wear to rear suspension control arms

Hole in n/s/f wing

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 131,506 miles

Corrosion to vehicle body

Diff seals slightly wet

General wear to rear suspension control arms

Hole in n/s/f wing

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blade slightly smearing

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2013 124,073 miles

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components

General corrosion to vehicle body

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in o/s drag link

n/s/r jacking bung missing

o/s/f headlamp lense cracked, pattern ok

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,069 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

General corrosion to rear suspension components

General corrosion to vehicle body

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in o/s drag link

n/s/r jacking bung missing

o/s/f headlamp lense cracked, pattern ok

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 116,260 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2011 108,263 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,111 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 100,109 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear No. plate soon require replacement.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,102 miles

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

slight knock from steering in car

Pass 9 Jul 2008 84,084 miles

nearside front indicator discoloured

offside rear light lens cracked

water damage rear no plate

Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,084 miles

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

nearside front indicator discoloured

offside rear light lens cracked

water damage rear no plate

Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,503 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate coming unstuck and rear is water damaged

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 67,046 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front and rear jacking blocks missing

offside front indicator bulb fading to white light

offside rear light lens damaged

rear number plate deteriorating

slight damage to nearside outer sill trim

small chip in offside headlamp lens

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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T961 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T961 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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T961 KNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1999.

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