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T981 KVF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,605 mi
Last recorded148,605 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT981 KVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 148,605 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion on front suspension members

corrosion on rear suspension members

corrosion on underbody

left hand boot floor holed

play in left hand steering idler

Pass 10 May 2012 143,733 miles

1.lift in steering idler.2.corrosion on r/h rear sill step.3.l/h boot floor badly corroded.4.under frame corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 143,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

1.lift in steering idler.2.corrosion on r/h rear sill step.3.l/h boot floor badly corroded.4.under frame corroded.

Pass 20 May 2011 137,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion on underbody and rear suspension members and both front lower wishbones

left hand rear boot floor corroded and holed

Fail 16 May 2011 137,582 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion on underbody and rear suspension members and both front lower wishbones

left hand rear boot floor corroded and holed

Pass 18 May 2010 130,266 miles

1. light lift in two front lower ball joints

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 124,999 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 124,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

1. corrosion on rear suspension members 2 light lift in two front lower ball joints and steering idler

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 May 2008 116,102 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 116,102 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2007 103,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,447 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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T981 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 T981 KVF, 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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T981 KVF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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