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KVO 849V

1979 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,981 mi
Last recorded126,981 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz C129,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVO 849V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 126,981 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,538 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 107,024 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 107,024 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 103,058 miles

eml on dash

Fail 17 Sep 2022 103,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml on dash

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,307 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate loose

Fail 3 Sep 2021 98,239 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate loose

Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,866 miles

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s rear outer tie bar bushes in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2020 93,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe

o/s and n/s rear outer tie bar bushes in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,623 miles

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

both rear inner tie bar bushes in poor condition

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assy(unable to fully inspect)

Fail 17 Aug 2019 89,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

both rear inner tie bar bushes in poor condition

heavy surface corrosion to rear subframe assy(unable to fully inspect)

Pass 4 Aug 2018 84,087 miles

both rear stabilizer rod bushes split and perished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,143 miles

Rear control arm bushes perished

Pass 12 Jul 2016 73,832 miles

advice on further look at brake discs front and rear

advice on further look at hand brake

Pass 20 Jul 2015 67,574 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 60,859 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,317 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 53,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 48,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Fail 16 Jul 2012 48,765 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Jul 2011 42,820 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,723 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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KVO 849V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C in Silver. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 129,705 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 KVO 849V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KVO 849V registered?

KVO 849V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is KVO 849V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVO 849V shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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