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T974 KCS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,997 mi
Last recorded168,997 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT974 KCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 168,997 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 168,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 156,792 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 156,792 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 142,997 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 142,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 131,297 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 131,297 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 118,725 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 118,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 107,767 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 107,767 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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T974 KCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T974 KCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T974 KCS registered?

T974 KCS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1999.

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