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V573 KKM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV573 KKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,901 miles

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2017 119,265 miles

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

steering system has slight play in balljoints

Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

steering system has slight play in balljoints

Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,328 miles

Central Exhaust mount broken

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

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Fail 28 Nov 2016 113,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40 R17 91W (4.1.D.1a)

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

Central Exhaust mount broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mount broken

Pass 26 Nov 2015 108,618 miles

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

centre/rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 26 Nov 2015 108,618 miles

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

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

centre/rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,393 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 103,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 98,041 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 98,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

coolant level light on?

Pass 29 Nov 2012 94,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 94,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 89,285 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 89,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 81,402 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 75,224 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,186 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,426 miles

front brake pads and discs for wear

Pass 26 Oct 2006 57,865 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 57,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre for tread depth

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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V573 KKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V573 KKM, 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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V573 KKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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