MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,863 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
both rear and nearside front tyon only just on limmit
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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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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