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T996 KGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,254 mi
Last recorded97,254 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT996 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,254 miles

NSF power steering hose/terminal - moisture of fluid.

Rear brake discs - rusty.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 96,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

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

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

both rear brake flexi hoses perishing

front wiper smeary

wiper mechanism not performing full sweep of windscreen

Pass 30 May 2008 83,158 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,101 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 62,867 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 62,867 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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T996 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 T996 KGO, 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 T996 KGO registered?

T996 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1999.

Is T996 KGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T996 KGO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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