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V194 LKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 LKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,714 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 91,708 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Mirror does not provide a view to rear

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 87,420 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 84,263 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 81,372 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 80,139 miles

Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured Bulbs slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,626 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 77,931 miles

Central Rear o/s differential oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,931 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both front tyres deep cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged deep cracks in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear o/s differential oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre valve stem cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mid repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre valve stem cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2016 73,341 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 73,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,474 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,523 miles

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

Nearside 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 2 Sep 2013 64,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,438 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,338 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate discoloured

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil patch rear diff

Pass 7 Feb 2009 46,037 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2009 46,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 40,536 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 35,537 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 31,047 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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V194 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V194 LKN, 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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V194 LKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V194 LKN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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