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C43 NKS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Purple Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,465 mi
Last recorded117,465 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC43 NKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 117,465 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 117,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2022 117,059 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,789 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 116,543 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 115,059 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,537 miles

Body has slight corrosion close to rear jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of vehicle both offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of vehicle close to fuel pumps ()

Pass 11 May 2017 113,441 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on very inner edge.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 111,385 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 111,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 110,233 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 108,955 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,513 miles

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

o/s/f tyre pressure low (inflated during test)

oil leaks from rear diff and from gear box sump area

slight play in n/s steering idler arm mounting pivot

Fail 18 Feb 2012 106,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre pressure low (inflated during test)

oil leaks from rear diff and from gear box sump area

slight play in n/s steering idler arm mounting pivot

Pass 4 Mar 2011 100,890 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 97,319 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,357 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 94,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

all brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 93,665 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 91,125 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Jan 2006 90,992 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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C43 NKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Purple with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C43 NKS, 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 C43 NKS registered?

C43 NKS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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