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V411 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,040 mi
Last recorded157,040 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV411 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 157,040 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight upper movement in n/s steering idler

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 21 Feb 2019 157,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight upper movement in n/s steering idler

under vehicle and all brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2018 148,425 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 148,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture in lamp (1.7.5a)

one of two rearmost exhaust brackets broken away from body

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 140,649 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar end bush has slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced moisture in lamp (1.7.5a)

one of two rearmost exhaust brackets broken away from body

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 123,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2014 114,883 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advanced wear/play n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint only just passed test ,recommend it to be replaced

corrosion to all road springs

n/s/f wheel bearing noisey ,recommend it to be replaced

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass cracked

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2013 102,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror glass cracked

unable to fully check outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,528 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,245 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 77,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 62,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,906 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 46,969 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 41,909 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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V411 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V411 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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What year was V411 KBM registered?

V411 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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