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V541 KGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,257 mi
Last recorded88,257 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV541 KGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion front of sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wishbone mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion on offside rear and nearside front wheel arches

Pass 20 Jul 2016 85,424 miles

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt - not fully checked

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

various areas of body corrosion

Fail 20 Jul 2016 85,423 miles

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

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

baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt - not fully checked

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

various areas of body corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2015 81,512 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear brake ferruals becoming corroded

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Jul 2014 78,784 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,784 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,410 miles

both rear brake hoses slightly perrished

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,410 miles

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

both rear brake hoses slightly perrished

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,476 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked and insecure

wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 71,476 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside door mirror glass cracked and insecure

wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Jul 2011 65,761 miles

oil leak from rear diff

slight movement in offside front top suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2010 62,358 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nail in offside rear tyre

slight imbalance on parking brake

slight lift in offside front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2009 56,795 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 51,861 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear in outer edges

Both number plates starting to delaminate

Slight movement in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,176 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE (UNREPAIABLE IF GONE THROUGH)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 39,609 miles

Rear window surround requires attention!!!!!!

Slight weap from rear diff casing gasket

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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V541 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V541 KGN, 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 V541 KGN registered?

V541 KGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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