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V237 KAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,866 mi
Last recorded128,866 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV237 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 128,866 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required ()

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2017 128,866 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working intermittent fault (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) attention required ()

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 3 May 2016 123,173 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 115,291 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2015 115,271 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2014 114,567 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 114,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2013 112,732 miles

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

front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 31 Aug 2012 110,262 miles

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 18 Jul 2011 106,911 miles

both front and offside reartyres worn close to limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 102,969 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,888 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 98,950 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,678 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 82,110 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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V237 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V237 KAW, 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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What year was V237 KAW registered?

V237 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

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