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M888 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,257 mi
Last recorded150,257 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 150,257 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 150,257 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under trays and sill cover fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2015

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2014

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,206 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,350 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,729 miles

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

offside rear tyre on limit

Fail 22 Jun 2010 95,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear tyre on limit

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,931 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 85,930 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 76,469 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

a/c pressure low

near side front brake hose worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 76,469 miles

a/c pressure low

near side front brake hose worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 59,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 59,257 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 50,703 miles

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

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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M888 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 M888 KSS, 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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M888 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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