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V266 KAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

168,484 mi
Last recorded168,484 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV266 KAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 168,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 156,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 156,130 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Track control arm Excessive Play in Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor By Jacking Point and Rear Suspension Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner Track control arm Excessive Play in Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By Fuel Tank and Rear Sub frame Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across Rear of Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering Link Drop Arm Excessive play in Ball Joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2020 148,366 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 148,366 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 135,493 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,491 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 124,901 miles

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

Under vehicle is corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2018 124,897 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wiper dose not park when switched off (8.3.1b)

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

Under vehicle is corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2016 123,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 114,432 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 105,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,435 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 104,221 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,221 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 102,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 100,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 95,836 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2007 92,657 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,804 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 85,804 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 77,475 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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V266 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V266 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 V266 KAW registered?

V266 KAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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