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K14 PEL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,279 mi
Last recorded150,279 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 PEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 150,279 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 147,759 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 147,647 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 147,645 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Jan 2015 147,062 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 147,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 146,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 142,385 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 138,942 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 130,638 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 121,444 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 121,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 115,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside steering arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

offside steering arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Dec 2008 115,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside steering arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

offside steering arm has slight play in the inner ball joint

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 11 Dec 2007 109,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Dec 2006 100,699 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 94,283 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 94,283 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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K14 PEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K14 PEL, 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 K14 PEL registered?

K14 PEL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is K14 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K14 PEL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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