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V581 HCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,403 mi
Last recorded135,403 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV581 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 135,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,192 miles

underside corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 126,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 123,999 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Play In Steering Idlers

Underside Corroded In Places

Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,618 miles

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

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2012 115,999 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

play in steering idlers

Pass 15 Dec 2011 109,711 miles

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

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

play in offside front lower suspension joint!

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

Fail 15 Dec 2011 109,711 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

play in offside front lower suspension joint!

slight play in nearside front lower suspension joint

Pass 19 Nov 2010 105,791 miles

play in offside front lower suspension joint less than 1mm

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

slight play in nearside front lower joint

Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,961 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 96,268 miles

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

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

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

offside head-lamp glass chipped

Fail 29 Nov 2008 96,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside head-lamp glass chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2007 93,190 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 93,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 81,206 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,206 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V581 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V581 HCK, 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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V581 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 1999.

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