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V483 JKV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,136 mi
Last recorded89,136 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV483 JKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,136 miles

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

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,136 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,718 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall has damage that doesn't reach the ply or chords

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 74,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sidewall has damage that doesn't reach the ply or chords

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 59,205 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

slight play to n\s drag link

Fail 11 Aug 2015 59,205 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

slight play to n\s drag link

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,725 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,724 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2013 38,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,002 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 38,002 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Aug 2011 35,254 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 35,254 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 32,478 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,478 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 29,594 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 25,137 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,654 miles

both rear tyres 2mm only

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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V483 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V483 JKV, 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 V483 JKV registered?

V483 JKV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V483 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V483 JKV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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