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V481 OKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,960 mi
Last recorded142,960 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV481 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 142,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 124,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 114,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNER VEHICLE COVERS ARE FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE, HINDERING INSPECTION OF CERTAIN TESTABLE ITEMS!!

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S PERISHED!! (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 114,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated PERISHED AND SPLIT TO PLY CHORDS (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

OUTER SILL COVERS AND UNER VEHICLE COVERS ARE FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE, HINDERING INSPECTION OF CERTAIN TESTABLE ITEMS!!

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S PERISHED!! (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,743 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 103,595 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,109 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S OUTER! (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A WORN STATE!

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 94,055 miles

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

Front Side repeater incorrect colour O/S AND N/S (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WORN, PROMPT REPLACEMENT IS ADVISED!

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S AND N/S OUTER! (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S (3.5.1i)

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A WORN STATE!

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S AND N/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 1 Nov 2015 94,050 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

obstruction on dash restricting full inspection

Fail 3 Oct 2015 93,993 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,923 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 76,824 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 73,744 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,709 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 68,932 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 68,932 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,484 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 64,950 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 64,950 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 63,252 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 63,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2005 62,336 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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V481 OKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V481 OKN, 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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V481 OKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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