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A11 KMU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,618 mi
Last recorded132,618 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 KMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 132,618 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 132,423 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 132,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF & NSR have slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 129,179 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 129,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear footwell (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 127,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o=4mm c=3mm i=4mm (4.1.E.1)

grommet holes rusted out on underside rear nearside and offside

nearside and offside rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2015 125,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Service light on dash

Pass 9 Sep 2014 123,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 115,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 111,856 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Sep 2010 107,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009
Fail 9 Sep 2009

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 95,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 87,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 12 Sep 2006 77,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,967 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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A11 KMU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A11 KMU, 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 A11 KMU registered?

A11 KMU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 August 1999.

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