CarVerify

Free Car Check

T550 KVG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,475 mi
Last recorded108,475 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT550 KVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2014 108,475 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r seatbelt buckle outer plastic casing missing buckle functioning as intendid

plastic coversills fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 108,475 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r seatbelt buckle outer plastic casing missing buckle functioning as intendid

plastic coversills fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2013 100,581 miles

Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken.

N/S/R seat belt stalk outer casing broken.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 100,581 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre/rear exhaust mounting corroded and broken.

N/S/R seat belt stalk outer casing broken.

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,722 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

crack in o/s/headlamp lenze

exhaust joints coroded

n/s/rear seat belt latch casing missing

rear brake pipes coroded

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Dec 2012 93,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

crack in o/s/headlamp lenze

exhaust joints coroded

n/s/rear seat belt latch casing missing

rear brake pipes coroded

slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corroded holes in both rear floors not within prescribed areas and not excessive

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,249 miles

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

Floor corroded

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear suspension bolts corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight noise from offside front wheel when rotated

Fail 10 Aug 2009 70,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 70,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,811 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 61,438 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 55,071 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T550 KVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T550 KVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of T550 KVG?

You can check the full history of T550 KVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T550 KVG registered?

T550 KVG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 June 1999.

Is T550 KVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T550 KVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T550 KVG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T550 KVG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.