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V10 RPK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,635 mi
Last recorded159,635 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 RPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 159,635 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Fail 12 May 2014 159,632 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 23 Apr 2013 194,288 miles

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 149,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Apr 2012 140,212 miles

both rears & n/s/f tyres on legal limit...

n/s/f ,n/s/r indicators & o/s repeater faded , advise replacement bulbs....

n/s/f track rod end gaiter splitting.....

n/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

rear brake pads very low , discs corroding , advise replacements..

wet test.....

Pass 25 Apr 2011 130,782 miles

advise brake inspection......

front & rear indicators faded.....

rear brake discs corroding....

wiper smears...

Pass 4 May 2010 121,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 111,068 miles

front springs corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 15 Jan 2008 94,055 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 94,055 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,644 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 59,071 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2005 59,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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V10 RPK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc 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 V10 RPK, 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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V10 RPK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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