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V409 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,863 mi
Last recorded104,863 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV409 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 104,863 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BADLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BADLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s and o/s sill covers insecure

Fail 16 Nov 2022 104,863 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BADLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BADLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

n/s and o/s sill covers insecure

Pass 22 Nov 2021 103,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 103,645 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,092 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Legal number plates fitted before test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

o/s/f shock absorber heavily corroded

o/s/f top spring mount corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2020 103,092 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Exhaust corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Legal number plates fitted before test

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

o/s/f shock absorber heavily corroded

o/s/f top spring mount corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 101,765 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,962 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 88,696 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 88,696 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,960 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 82,960 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play and is rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.4b)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,844 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,875 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 64,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 64,797 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 58,902 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 54,797 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,686 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,472 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,665 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,574 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,631 miles

both rear and nearside front tyon only just on limmit

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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V409 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V409 KBM, 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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V409 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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